Windows 11 22H2 virtual machines are available for free

Deployment of Windows 11 22H2 is accelerated. Microsoft has just released new virtual machines that allow developers to try out the new operating system in a controlled environment.

These Windows 11 22H2 Virtual Machines are now available for download. The most striking fact is that this service is free. On the other hand, beware, the show isn’t eternal. Windows 11 2022 Update Virtual Machines are free until January 10, 2023, when a product key is required. You will then be asked to license Windows 11.

Windows 11 22H2 is rolling out to all eligible PCs. The process is based on a cautious approach with a stepwise approach. It is clear that Microsoft keeps talking, and is taking all necessary precautions to avoid many victims in the event of a major malfunction. If problems are detected, restrictions are placed on the computers that are likely to experience failure. They prevent the upgrade from appearing in Windows Update

At the beginning of last October, Microsoft clarified

We are entering a new phase of rolling out Windows 11 22H2 and increasing its availability to everyone looking for updates on eligible Windows devices. Note that if we detect that your device may have a problem, such as an app incompatibility, we may place a protective hold and not offer to update until the issue is resolved.

The software giant does not provide any specific timeline about the general availability of its operating system. This should happen in the next few months but without further details. For some spring it will be a target due to the preparation of the second “Moment” update.

The official virtual machines for Windows 11 come in four different virtualization software versions: VMWare, Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and Parallels. You should have 20 GB of storage space. You can find all the details and download links here: Download a virtual machine.