While you can enroll your device in the Windows Insider Program to install the latest build preview of Windows 11 version 22H2 (Sun Valley 2), it is not recommended to upgrade your primary device because the feature update is still not ready and is not fully compatible with most hardware configurations.
The best way to install and test Sun Valley 2 update previews is to install the latest version on a virtual machine or backup computer. If you’re already using Windows 11 (Pro), you can set up the Hyper-V virtual platform to create a virtual machine to get the new features practically without the need for another physical device.
In this Windows 11 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to get started with Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisor to create a virtual machine to install the latest 22H2 preview of Windows 11.
How to set up Hyper-V on Windows 11
To install Hyper-V on Windows 11, use the following steps:
- Opens Settings.
- Click apps.
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tap on Optional features The page is on the right side.
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Under the Related Settings section, tap More Windows Features to choose.
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check the Hyper-V option, making sure the “Hyper-V Management Tools” and “Hyper-V Platform” options are also checked.
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- tap on Restart now button.
Once you complete the steps, you can use Hyper-V Manager to create a virtual machine.
How to create a virtual machine on Windows 11
To create a virtual machine that supports Windows 11 version 22H2, use the following steps:
- Opens Started.
- searching for Hyper-V . Manager And click on the top result to open the app.
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tap on procedures Menu, select File new submenu and choose a file virtual machine to choose.
Source: Windows CentralQuick info: You must select the host device under “Hyper-V Manager” to view the options in the list.
- tap on next one button.
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Confirm the name of the virtual machine – eg, vm-windows 11-22h2.
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- tap on browse button.
- Select a different location to store the virtual machine.
- tap on next one button.
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select file Generation 2 to choose.
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Specify at least 4 GB (4,096 MB) of memory in the Startup Memory setting.
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- tap on next one button.
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select file default switch The option using the “Connect” drop-down menu.
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- select file Create a virtual hard disk to choose.
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Use the default settings, but in the “Size” setting, specify the storage size to be used for the virtual machine (must be greater than 64 GB).
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select file Install an operating system from a bootable image file to choose.
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- Select the Windows 11 ISO file.
- tap on Opens button.
- tap on next one button.
- tap on finish button.
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Right-click on the newly created virtual machine and select File Settings to choose.
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- Under the “Secure Boot” section, check Enable secure boot to choose.
- use the Microsoft Windows The default option for setting “Form”.
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Under the Encoder Support option, select Activate the trusted platform module Option to enable TPM requirements.
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- tap on Progressing button.
- Click Healer from the right part.
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Select two or more hubs to allocate to the device.
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- tap on yes button.
After completing the steps, you can proceed with the installation of Windows 11 on the virtual machine.
How to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine
To install the latest preview of Windows 11 build 22H2 on a virtual machine, use the following steps:
- Opens Started.
- searching for Hyper-V . Manager And click on the top result to open the app.
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Right-click on the newly created device and select File Connection to choose.
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tap on Started button.
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tap on INSTALL NOW button.
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Confirm the product key to activate the Windows 11 preview version.
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Determine which version of Windows 11 the product key activates (if applicable).
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- Select the option to accept license agreements.
- tap on next one button.
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tap on Custom: install Windows only (advanced) to choose.
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Select the empty drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space).
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- Proceed in the on-screen direction to complete the Outstanding Experience (OOBE) to select your preferences, create a local account, and choose your privacy settings.
- Opens Settings.
- Click Windows Update.
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tap on Windows Insider Program The page is on the right side.
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tap on start button.
Source: Windows CentralQuick info: If you don’t see the feature setting option, open Settings > Privacy and security > Diagnostics and reactionscheck out Optional diagnostic data option, and then return to the “Windows Insider Program” page.
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tap on link account button.
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- tap on Complete button.
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select file beta channel to choose.
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tap on Complete button again.
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- Opens Settings repeatedly.
- Click Windows Update.
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tap on Check for updates Button to download the latest preview of Sun Valley 2.
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- Follow the on-screen directions (if applicable).
Once you complete the steps, the latest preview of version 22H2 of Windows 11 will be downloaded and installed on the virtual machine.
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