Windows Virtual Machines Landing Page

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Overview

Windows is the operating system designed and produced by Microsoft Corporation. The current version of Windows is Windows 10. IS&T also supports Windows 8 and Windows 10:Virtual Machine.

IS&T supports a number of Windows 10 Virtual Machines, including:

• Windows 10:Virtual Machine - Base Version
• Windows 10:Virtual Machine for Administrative Use
• Windows 10:Virtual Machine for Educational Use
• Windows 10:Virtual Machine with SOLIDWORKS for Educational Use

Key Features

• File Explorer allows easy file organization and management.
• Aero Shake and Snap allow you to instantly arrange open windows in an easier to view fashion.
• Task bar provides short cuts to frequently used programs and apps.

How to Obtain

To download Windows Virtual Machine, visit the IS&T Windows page.

Installation Instructions:

• Windows Base Virtual Machine - Install and First Start
• Windows Virtual Machine for Business Use - Install and First Start
• Windows Student Virtual Machines - Install and First Start

Apple Computers with an M1 or M1 processor do not support running a Virtual Machine of Windows or setting up a partition of Windows. To check to see if your machine has an M1 or M2 (also known as Apple Silicon) chip, you can visit the following Apple Support Article.

See Also

• Windows Landing Page
• Microsoft Campus Agreement
• Virtualization and VMware Landing Page

Have Questions or Still Need Help?

Send questions or inquiries about Windows OS Server Platform to server-opt@mit.edu.