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Disable Virtualization Based Security

⚠️ Make sure Bitlocker is off ⚠️

Check if VBS is Enabled

• Press Win + R, type msinfo32. Look for Virtualization-based Security – if Running, it’s enabled.

Disable Core Isolation

1. Settings → Privacy & Security → Windows Security → Device Security → Core isolation details.
2. Turn Memory Integrity off. Restart.

Disable VBS via Script (Recommended)

Download and run disable-device-guard.bat as Administrator.

Instructions:

1. Download the batch file.
   Right-click disable-device-guard.bat.
   
2. Select Run as administrator.
   Follow any on-screen prompts.

3. Restart your PC when prompted.

4. Credential Guard → press Windows key or F3
   VBS → press Windows key or F3 again

5. Verify It Worked
   Press Win + R, type: msinfo32

6. Look for Virtualization-based Security.

• Not enabled = VBS is disabled.
• Running = VBS is still enabled.

You can also try this quick fix:

Using Command Prompt (Admin)

Run the following command as Administrator:

bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off

Then restart your computer.