Citrix confirms its VM software will run Windows 11, eventually

Date:
Fri, 08 Oct 2021 10:31:38 +0000

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Citrix is working on an update for Hypervisor 8.2 that will allow users to
run Windows 11 in a virtual machine.

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Citrix has confirmed it is working on a new version of its virtual machine software that will adhere to the new Windows 11 requirements.

Speaking to TechRadar Pro over email, a Citrix spokesperson explained the company is adding vTPM support to Citrix Hypervisor 8.2, which will allow the software to run Windows 11 in a virtual machine.

The company declined to provide any information about timings, but will
likely be scrambling to get the update out the door as soon as possible,
since Windows 11 is now live. We've built a list of the best virtual desktop services out there Here's our list of the best Windows 10 deals right now Check out our list of the best remote desktop software around Windows 11 VMs

In the week before the Windows 11 launch, Microsoft created a stir by revealing that its new operating system would not run on all virtual machine software.

In the changelog for the final preview build, Microsoft explained that
Windows 11 is only compatible with VMs that feature TPM 2.0 protection, a requirement that also applies to laptops and PCs running the new OS.

For context, recent research from Lansweeper shows that only 0.23% of virtual machine workstations currently have TPM enabled. And as for the hypervisor vendors, many have never previously offered virtual TPM functionality.

According to Microsoft, VMs created using the companys own hypervisor (which comes bundled for free with Windows 10 Pro ) will run Windows 11 just fine, provided they are set up as Generation 2 VMs.

Oracle told TechRadar Pro it is working on a new version of VirtualBox that will feature virtual TPM emulation and VMware Workstation Pro is also said to meet the new requirements. It is now apparent Citrix Hypervisor will join
this club too, but users will have to exercise a little patience.

An incentive to delay before diving into Windows 11 may be no bad thing, however. Since the new OS went live on Tuesday, users have reported a range
of bugs and problems that are best avoided. Here's our list of the best
mobile workstations around



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