Virtualization

Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your PC

Firstly, let's check if you have Virtualization on already. You can do so by opening Task Manager, then opening the performance tab.

2. If Virtualization says it's disabled ,then you can head over to your BIOS to turn it on. If it is enabled, then you can go ahead and skip to the next step

Here's a quick guide on how to enable virtualization based on your CPU and motherboard:

3. How to Enable Virtualization (Intel/AMD)?

Virtualization allows your CPU to manage multiple operating systems or virtual machines, and it's essential for applications like Android emulators, Docker, or virtualization software like VMware or VirtualBox.

1. Check if Your Processor Supports Virtualization

• Intel: Intel’s virtualization technology is called Intel VT-x. You can check if your processor supports it by looking up your model on Intel’s website.

• AMD: AMD’s virtualization technology is called AMD-V. Similarly, you can verify its support by checking the AMD website for your CPU model.

2. Access the BIOS/UEFI

1. Restart your PC.

2. During boot, press the designated key to enter the BIOS or UEFI (commonly Delete, F2, F10, or Esc, depending on your motherboard).

3. Enable Virtualization

Once in the BIOS/UEFI, follow these steps depending on your CPU and motherboard.

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For Intel Processors:

• ASUS (or similar):

  1. In UEFI, go to the Advanced tab.

  2. Navigate to CPU Configuration or Intel Virtualization Technology.

  3. Enable Intel VT-x (or Intel Virtualization Technology).

  4. Save and exit.

• MSI (or similar):

  1. Go to OC Tweaker (or Overclocking).

  2. Enter CPU Features or CPU Configuration.

  3. Enable Intel VT-x.

  4. Save and exit.

• Gigabyte:

  1. Go to BIOS Features.

  2. Find Intel Virtualization Technology and enable it.

  3. Save and reboot.

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For AMD Processors:

• ASUS:

  1. Go to the Advanced tab.

  2. Navigate to CPU Configuration.

  3. Enable SVM Mode (AMD’s virtualization setting).

  4. Save and exit.

• MSI:

  1. Go to Overclocking.

  2. Enter Advanced CPU Configuration.

  3. Enable SVM (Secure Virtual Machine).

  4. Save and exit.

• Gigabyte:

  1. Go to the Advanced tab.

  2. Find SVM Mode and enable it.

  3. Save and reboot.

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4. Save and Restart

After enabling virtualization, save your BIOS settings (usually with F10) and restart your machine. Once it boots up, virtualization will be enabled, and you’ll be able to run software that requires this feature.

This should work for most motherboards and CPUs.