Windows 11 ARM Launch - Apple ARM-based now can offer native support (Bootcamp back)

Hi,

What I have:

Operational System: macOS Sequoia - Version 15.3 (23G93)

Firmware Version: iBoot-11881.81.2


Overall Specs:

    • Brand: Apple
    • Product: MacBook Pro, 16-inch, 2024 (Maxed Out Specs)
    • Model Name: MacBookPro
    • Model Identifier: Mac15,9
    • Model Number: Z1AF001AJLL/A
    • Chip: Apple M3 Max
    • Total # Cores: 16 (12 performance and 4 efficiency)
    • Memory: 128 GB
    • System Firmware Version: 11881.81.2
    • OS Loader Version: 11881.81.2
    • Hardware UUID: 545B093B-409B-5E3E-9E2D-93692A3D8A5C
    • Provisioning UDID: 00006031-001429323C78001C
    • Activation Lock Status: Disabled

Graphics:

    • Chipset Model: Apple M3 Max
    • Type: GPU
    • Bus: Built-In
    • Total Number of Cores: 40
    • Vendor: Apple (0x106b)
    • Metal Support: Metal 3

Displays:

    • Alienware OLED 32" (Dell): AW3225QF
    • Resolution: 5120 x 2880 @ 240.00Hz (5K/UHD+ - Ultra High Definition Plus - HDR)
    • UI Looks like: 3840 x 2160 @ 240.00Hz (HDR)
    • Main Display: Yes
    • Mirror: Off
    • Online: Yes
    • Rotation: Supported

System RAM Memory:

    • Memory: 128 GB
    • Type: LPDDR5
    • Manufacturer: Micron

Data/Storage (Physical Drive):

    • Apple SSD Controller
    • Device Name: APPLE SSD AP8192Z
    • Capacity: 8 TB (8,004,444,651,520 bytes)
    • File System: APFS
    • Writable: Yes
    • Ignore Ownership: No
    • Media Name: AppleAPFSMedia
    • Medium Type: SSD
    • Protocol: Apple Fabric
    • Internal: Yes
    • Partition Map Type: Unknown
    • S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
    • TRIM Support: Yes
    • Model: APPLE SSD AP8192Z
    • Revision: 499.0.9
    • Detachable Drive: No
    • BSD Name: disk0
    • Partition Map Type: GPT (GUID Partition Table)
    • Removable Media: No
    • S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified


What I want:

Operational System: Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise E5 ARM-Based (64-bit);

Current release: 2024 Update l Version 24H2;


I don't want to run simulations, emulations, virtualizations.


What I want is Native Support for Windows with Bootcamp Application for macOS that uses the complete capabilities of my TOP-SPECS HARDWARE.


This is the last Apple's Macbook Pro I will ever purchase if Bootcamp App doesn't return, now that we have a Microsoft Windows 11 Home/Pro/Enterprise 64-bit with native compatibility for ARM-based procesors there is no longer any excuse for not bringing Bootcamp back.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 6:00 PM

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Feb 5, 2025 2:26 AM in response to fredgold

these forums are user helping other users like yourself, it's sort of going to a

physical apple store and asking other customers there advice


What apple say:

Apple: It's Really Up to Microsoft to Make Windows Work on M1-Based Macs | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)


What Microsoft say:

Options for using Windows 11 with

Mac® computers with Apple® M1® and M2™ chips - Microsoft Support


to my knowledge then the windows11 version microsoft currently have is optimized to

qualcoms Snapdragon system on a chip, so it would likely not be able to get that much

special apple features and speed as macOS provides.


and I don't believe microsoft really sell their arm windows 11 to end users only oem to be installed by laptop manufacturers

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