If you want to run an ARM version of Windows on a modern ARM64 device (like a Snapdragon X Elite laptop), you need , not Windows 8.1. Microsoft did not make 8.1 available for 64-bit ARM (ARMv8-A).
: It only came pre-installed on specific devices. windows 81 arm64 iso install
After the installation completes:
or specialized drivers), here is the breakdown of the experience: If you want to run an ARM version
Use community-sourced driver packages (often provided alongside the WoA installer tools) and inject them using DISM: dism /image:E:\ /add-driver /driver:C:\DriversFolder /recurse ⚠️ Known Limitations and Bugs windows 81 arm64 iso install
: Only began with Windows 10 (version 1709) and continues with Windows 11.