From 19b312bb4f954db0ba8163877e3d9fc173a2a271 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: osy Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:19:34 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Link to Microsoft site for ISO downloads --- guides/windows.md | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/guides/windows.md b/guides/windows.md index b9b1c94..2239455 100644 --- a/guides/windows.md +++ b/guides/windows.md @@ -10,14 +10,19 @@ parent: Guides This guide will help you create a Windows 11 virtual machine from a fresh install. -## CrystalFetch +## Obtain Windows -The easiest way to obtain a Windows installer ISO is with CrystalFetch on macOS, a free utility based off of [UUPDump](https://uupdump.net). +The easiest way to obtain a Windows installer ISO is with CrystalFetch on macOS, a free utility for legally obtaining the newest Windows builds from Microsoft. [ Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/crystalfetch-iso-downloader/id6454431289){: .btn .btn-green } [Download from GitHub](https://github.com/TuringSoftware/CrystalFetch/releases/latest/download/CrystalFetch.dmg){: .btn .btn-green } -By default, the latest release or release preview build for the host architecture will be selected. You can change the filter to include pre-release builds as well as server builds. You can collapse the current architecture to find builds for other architectures (i.e. for emulation). +Alternatively, you can also download an older ISO directly from Microsoft (you may have to use Firefox or Chrome to download as Microsoft's website sometimes does not work properly with Safari): + +* [Download Windows 11 for Intel Macs](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) +* [Download Windows 11 for Apple Silicon Macs](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11arm64) + +Note that regardless of how you obtain the Windows installer, you must have a valid license from Microsoft to run Windows. ## Instructions