Windows 11: Virtual Machine for Educational use

This is a preconfigured Windows 11 virtual machine created by IS&T in Spring 2022 and is designed for use only by MIT faculty, staff, and students that need to access selected educational applications.

Note: Apple’s latest M1 processor restricts the running of virtual machines, e.g., running Windows via VMWare Fusion. If you have a machine that uses the M1 processor you will not be able to run a Virtual Machine and/or Windows 10 or 11.

How to obtain

Download (MIT certificate required)

Download the Virtual Machine
Note: The VM download file is very large, approximately 9 GB.

Installing

Install and start your VM

Using

• IS&T Preconfigured Virtual Machines: Known Issues
• Pharos Printing
• Q: How do I increase the RAM in my virtual machine?
• VMware Printing
• Virtualization at MIT
• Virtualization in the Knowledge Base

Notes:

• Important data should NOT be stored within the VM. There is no good mechanism for backing up data stored in the VM itself as standard troubleshooting practices will include downloading a new copy of the Virtual Machine. 
• OpenOffice users: Be sure to save your files in Microsoft-compatible formats if you intend to view or edit them in Microsoft Office.
• Firefox should only be used for accessing web sites that require Windows-specific software, not for general purpose web browsing.