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Enable Virtualization

Enable Virtualization

Enable Virtualization

Some products require hardware virtualization to function correctly. If virtualization is disabled in your BIOS, the product may fail to initialize or display virtualization-related errors.

Check if Virtualization is Enabled

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Select the Performance tab.
3. Click CPU.
4. Verify that Virtualization is listed as Enabled.

If it already shows Enabled, no further action is required.

Enable Virtualization in BIOS

If virtualization is Disabled, you’ll need to enable it in your motherboard’s BIOS or UEFI settings.

1. Restart your PC and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup.
   • Common keys: Delete, F2, F10, or Esc
2. Locate the virtualization setting:
   • Intel CPUs: Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
   • AMD CPUs: SVM Mode or AMD-V
3. Set the option to Enabled.
4. Save your changes and exit the BIOS (usually F10).

Video Guides

If you’re unsure where to find the setting, these guides may help:

• ASUS: Use the instructions or files supplied with your OnlyESP order.
• MSI: Use the instructions or files supplied with your OnlyESP order.
• Gigabyte: Use the instructions or files supplied with your OnlyESP order.
• ASRock: Use the instructions or files supplied with your OnlyESP order.

Note

The exact location of the virtualization setting varies between motherboard manufacturers and BIOS versions. After enabling it, boot back into Windows and confirm that Task Manager → Performance → CPU reports Virtualization: Enabled.