Can you install Microsoft loopback adapter?

I was wondering if it’s possible to install Microsoft loop back adapter on m1 devices. There’s not much information out there so I’m not sure if it’s even possible. Is there any alternatives ?

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 5:15 AM

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Pat_Bismack wrote:

I was wondering if it’s possible to install Microsoft loop back adapter on m1 devices. There’s not much information out there so I’m not sure if it’s even possible. Is there any alternatives ?



Do you run Windows on the Mac...(?)


Parallels Desktop

https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/whats-new/


As far as I know Windows arm64 is still a beta/preview version

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewARM64



https://kb.parallels.com/en/125038?_ga=2.106104129.3901401.1612354762-2145516956.1612155327



Does your loopback Adapter need Windows -Server...?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/deployment/microsoft-loopback-adapter-rename


if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/Updates


Microsoft Corporation/Customer service

1 (800) 642-7676


Microsoft support is very responsive and helpful.

https://support.microsoft.com


Ask the Microsoft Community—quite an active resource

https://answers.microsoft.com/



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Jan 21, 2023 6:12 AM in response to Pat_Bismack

Pat_Bismack wrote:

I was wondering if it’s possible to install Microsoft loop back adapter on m1 devices. There’s not much information out there so I’m not sure if it’s even possible. Is there any alternatives ?



Do you run Windows on the Mac...(?)


Parallels Desktop

https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/whats-new/


As far as I know Windows arm64 is still a beta/preview version

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewARM64



https://kb.parallels.com/en/125038?_ga=2.106104129.3901401.1612354762-2145516956.1612155327



Does your loopback Adapter need Windows -Server...?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/deployment/microsoft-loopback-adapter-rename


if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/Updates


Microsoft Corporation/Customer service

1 (800) 642-7676


Microsoft support is very responsive and helpful.

https://support.microsoft.com


Ask the Microsoft Community—quite an active resource

https://answers.microsoft.com/



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