The best way to install Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi in 2025

Video Description

Run Windows 11 for Arm on a Raspberry Pi in QEMU/KVM, with BVM! Huge thanks to GitHub user Botspot for packaging up his BVM utility. You can find it on GitHub: https://github.com/Botspot/bvm And here's my blog post on it: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/windows-11-arm-vms-on-raspberry-pi-bvm Other things I mentioned in the video (I earn for qualifying purchases): - Noctua 5V 140mm fan: https://amzn.to/4blfuIa - 3D Printed fan holder: https://www.printables.com/model/511959-adjustable-perfect-desktop-fan-stand-for-120-and-1 - Topdon TC004 thermal camera: https://amzn.to/4bll9hw Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/geerlingguy Merch: https://www.redshirtjeff.com 2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering 3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff Contents: 00:00 - BVM 00:46 - Pi remote access setup 02:43 - BVM setup 06:00 - TOASTY! 07:01 - Install Windows 11 09:12 - Automatic debloat and reboot 10:15 - Windows performance 12:13 - Minecraft and Geekbench (ft Windows Update) 14:32 - Minecraft for real this time 17:21 - Geekbench 6 18:17 - Windows 11 on a Raspberry Pi