You can now test the Windows 11 Moment 2 update using Microsoft's free virtual machine

Microsoft has updated its official Windows 11 virtual machines (Windows 11 Development Environment, or WDE) so you can download them for free evaluation. Usually, Microsoft releases a new version every two months, but not this time. In early March, the company pushed the Windows 11 development environment to version 2303 based on build 22621.1265, with an expiration date of May 23, 2023. Now users can download an updated version based on build 22621.1413, also known as the Windows 11 Moment 2 update.

Like all other WDE versions, this version has a new expiration date. You can use the virtual machine until June 14, 2023. Afterwards, Windows will start prompting you to enter your license key.

The Windows development environment comes in four variants: VMWare, Hyper-V Gen2, Parallels, and VirtualBox. These virtual machines are pre-built and do not require any additional setup. After powering on the virtual machine, you can access Windows 11 Enterprise SKU, Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Ubuntu, and Developer Mode. All these developer tools are available out of the box with no additional installation required.

You can download Microsoft’s official virtual machine from the official websiteFree evaluation. However, keep in mind that the built-in "free" license is valid for 90 days. You can still personalize the operating system and use its full functionality for a specified period, but removing the time bomb requires entering a valid Windows license key.

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