How To Enable Virtualization In BIOS Windows 11

If you ever find the need to switch between operating systems then Virtualization allows users to install guest OS. Many times users may want to install multiple OS for the reason they might want to use a certain feature of the OS which is not available in Windows 11. Well, Virtualization via Hyper-V allows it. Users can install a guest OS on their PC, and can also switch between them. With this feature, you need not wipe the drive or create separate partitions to install the system. However, you will have to enable this feature first to use it.

How To Enable Virtualization In Windows 11

If you are looking for how to enable virtualization in bios in Windows 11, then you are probably at the right place. Here we will be discussing how you can enable virtualization In bios in Windows 11.

Need For Virtualization

There can be various reasons as to why you may need virtualization enabled on your PC. Virtualization allows you to-

• Browse anonymously
• Run legacy programs and games
• User virtual machine as private server
• Code in different environments

These are not the only reasons for one to use virtualization. There are endless benefits/advantages of virtualization depending on how you plan to use it.

How To Check If Your PC Supports Virtualization?

You can use a task manager or command prompt to check whether your PC supports virtualization or not. In this part of the article, we have covered both methods to help you check whether your PC supports virtualization or not.

Checking Using Task Manager

To check whether your PC supports visualizing using task manager, follow the steps given below-

• In the start menu, search for Task Manager and open it. You can either press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
• Head to the Performance tab in the task manager.

• Here look for the virtualization on the right side below the graph. If virtualization is available on your PC, then you will see that option available there.

Checking Using CMD

• In the start menu, search for CMD. Right-click on the command prompt option, and then click on run as administrator. Now in the command prompt, type the command systeminfo and press Enter key to execute the command.

• If Virtualization is enabled on your PC, then you will see the Hyper-V requirements section, and you will also see the virtualization enabled option there.

Enabling Virtualization In BIOS In Windows 11

If the virtualization option is available on your PC but is disabled then you will have to enable it from the BIOS in Windows 11. Follow the steps given below to enable virtualization in BIOS in Windows 11.

• Firstly, shut down your computer. Wait for your PC to completely shut down.
• Now press the power button and access the BIOS menu. You will have to press the key assigned to access the BIOS menu immediately after you press the power button. The key to access the BIOS menu can be F1, F2, F10, F12, or DEL key. The key to access the BIOS menu can vary. You may search for the key to access the BIOS menu on your PC on the internet. 
• Head to the advanced tab in the BIOS. 
• Here click on Device Configurations. You will see the Virtualization option here. Click on this option, and then enable it. 
• After doing so, press the F10 key to save and exit the changes. 

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Final Words

Virtualization is a useful feature that you can use to install multiple OS on your PC. This can be quite useful if you use multiple OS. We have discussed how you can enable virtualization in BIOS in Windows 11. Following the above steps, you will be able to enable Virtualization in BIOS in Windows 11.