Let Parallels/VMware download the ISO automatically – it saves you the build/verification step.
Third-party "pre-made" ARM64 ISOs from random websites – they are frequently modified, outdated, or contain malware.
Get-FileHash C:\path\Windows11_ARM64.iso -Algorithm SHA256 | Tool | Works on ARM64 host? | Boots on ARM64 device? | Notes | |------|---------------------|------------------------|-------| | Rufus (ARM64 version) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Best choice | | Ventoy | ✅ Yes (copy ISO) | ✅ Yes (if Secure Boot off) | Easy multi-ISO | | dd (Linux/macOS) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Manual, risk of wiping disk | | Windows Media Creation Tool (x86) | ❌ No (won't run) | ❌ No | Wrong arch |
