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mugaba nuhu 0 Reputation points
2026-06-03T12:25:28.5566667+00:00

can my 64 system ran windows 11 arm64 during installation process?

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  1. Jason Nguyen Tran 18,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-03T13:03:29.6233333+00:00

    Hello mugaba nuhu,

    Windows 11 ARM64 is designed specifically for devices that use ARM‑based processors, such as Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. A standard 64‑bit (x64) system with an Intel or AMD processor cannot run the ARM64 edition of Windows 11 during installation, it requires hardware built on the ARM architecture. In other words, your 64‑bit PC can run Windows 11, but only the x64 version, not ARM64.

    If you are seeing installation requirement errors, it may be related to hardware compatibility checks (such as TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or CPU support). To fix this, make sure your BIOS has Secure Boot and TPM enabled, and confirm your processor is on the supported list for Windows 11. Using the official PC Health Check tool from Microsoft is the easiest way to verify readiness.

    Once requirements are met, the x64 edition of Windows 11 will install and run smoothly on your system. ARM64 is reserved for ARM devices, so you don’t need to worry about that path for your current hardware.

    I hope the response provided some helpful insight. If you find this answer useful, please hit “accept answer” so I know it addressed your concern.

    Jason.

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    2026-06-03T12:25:41.2233333+00:00

    A 64-bit (x64) PC cannot run Windows 11 Arm64 during installation or afterward. Windows 11 Arm64 is specifically for Arm-based processors (such as Snapdragon), not for standard x64/AMD64 CPUs.

    For an x64 system:

    • Use the regular Windows 11 x64 installation options, such as:
      • Windows Update in Settings if the device meets Windows 11 requirements.
      • Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
      • Windows 11 x64 installation media or ISO.

    Before installing, ensure the PC meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot capable, 64 GB or larger storage, compatible CPU, etc.) and verify compatibility using the PC Health Check app.

    Windows 11 Arm64 ISOs and bootable media are only for Arm-based devices and VMs; Hyper-V on x64 hardware does not support Arm64 VMs.

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