This guide walks you through downloading, installing, and activating Windows 11 on your Parallels Desktop for Mac with Apple Silicon processors. You will be using your University of Pittsburgh Azure Dev for Tools for Teaching license. When finished you can run the Windows 11 operating system alongside macOS, without rebooting your computer.
Click Install Windows.
Wait while Windows 11 finish installing.
When the Installation Complete screen appears, click to continue.
Review the Windows License Agreement, then click Accept.
To activate Windows 11, go to Azure Dev for Tools for Teaching. In the Microsoft Azure Education | Overview screen, click on Learning resources.
From the drop-down menu, select Software.
In the search box type in Windows 11, click on Windows 11 Education, version 25H2.
On the split screen window, click View Key, and copy the Product key that appears.
Open Windows Settings > System > Activation and click Change product key.
In the Activate Windows now window, click Enter a product key. Then click Yes to make changes.
Paste the key from Azure Dev Tools for Teaching into the Product Key field and click Next. Follow the prompts to finish the activation process.
When the Windows is activated screen appears, click Close to finish the activation.
Windows 11 is now installed and ready to use. You can now install Microsoft Project and 365 and Office apps available free of charge through the University of Pittsburgh Microsoft 365 Apps portal. For step-by-step guidance, see the Microsoft Project and 365 and Office apps Installation Guide.
Need more help?
If you need assistance try contacting the Technology Help Desk by calling 412-624-HELP (4357) or visiting the Drop-In Support Desk located at the University Store on Fifth and the Hillman Library’s room G65.