How to run a windows VM in Apple macOS ARM Processor (Tested in M2) ?


Here are the steps - 

1. install vmware fusion, you need a Broadcom account to download the software. Unlike old times, no more pro version and no more workstation software. Its just vmware fusion now.

2. After you install vmware fusion, download windows 11 image from microsoft,

3. Create a vm using that image downloaded

During the installation (at the end), it will complain that there is no driver for NIC, its tricky to get through that window, here is a steps


4. Important Step -   

Press Shift + F10 for the command prompt (sometimes Control + Shift + F10). Remember your Mac may expect you to use Fn for the F10 key to work.

Enter oobe\BypassNRO in the command prompt and press Enter.

The VM will reboot and get back to the Internet Connection screen, however this time you will be able to skip it.


5. Once you boot the Machine at later point Install VMWare tools afterwards, you need a reboot at this point.

6. At this you have internet on the vm machine.