Virtualization is a vital feature for running virtual machines and optimizing performance on your Windows 10 device. In this article, we'll guide you through three straightforward methods to check if virtualization is enabled or disabled on your system.
Method 1: Using Task Manager
- Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Escape or by right-clicking the taskbar and selecting Task Manager.
- Navigate to the Performance tab.
- Look for Virtualization under the processor details. If your processor supports hardware virtualization, it will show as Enabled or Disabled. If it doesn’t support virtualization, you won't see any mention of Hyper-V or virtualization in Task Manager.
Method 2: Using System Information
- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box.
- Type msinfo32 and press Enter.
- In the System Information window, check under the Hyper-V Requirements section for Virtualization Enabled in Firmware. If virtualization is turned off, it will display No. If it’s enabled, it will display Yes.
Method 3: Using Command Prompt
- Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box.
- Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Type systeminfo and press Enter.
- In the output, check under the Hyper-V Requirements section for Virtualization Enabled in Firmware. If virtualization is turned off, it will show No. If it’s enabled, it will show Yes.
Important Note:
If you see the message “Hyper-V Requirements: A hypervisor has been detected. Features required for Hyper-V will not be displayed,” it usually means that another virtualization platform or software, such as VMware Workstation or Oracle VirtualBox, is installed on your system.
By following these methods, you can easily determine if virtualization is enabled or disabled on your Windows 10 machine.