Where do i download windows 11 pro for a VM

 
 

You can download the official Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft, which works perfectly for setting up a virtual machine. Here's how to get it:

 

????️ Download Windows 11 ISO for VM Setup

✅ Step-by-Step:

  1. Go to Microsoft’s official Windows 11 download page.

  2. Scroll down to “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)”.

  3. Select Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO) from the dropdown.

  4. Choose your language and click Confirm.

  5. Click the 64-bit Download button.

This ISO includes both Home and Pro editions. During installation in your VM, you’ll choose Windows 11 Pro—just make sure you have a valid license key if you want to activate it.

 

???? Bonus: Prebuilt Windows 11 VM (for testing)

If you're just experimenting or developing, Microsoft also offers a free evaluation VM with Windows 11 Enterprise, Visual Studio, and other tools preinstalled. You can grab it from this developer resource. It’s available for Hyper-V, VirtualBox, VMware, and Parallels.