How to Enable Hyper-V on Windows 11

This tutorial takes about 2 minutes to complete.

Step 1: Confirm Your Windows 11 Edition

Hyper-V requires Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise. If you have Windows 11 Home, this feature will not work for you.

Step 2: Check Virtualization Status in Task Manager

Open Task Manager, click the Performance tab, and select CPU. Confirm that Virtualization is listed as Enabled.

Step 3: Enable Virtualization in BIOS or UEFI

If virtualization is not enabled, restart your PC and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings. Look for a virtualization setting (VT-x or AMD-V) and enable it, referring to your motherboard's manual if needed.

Step 4: Open the Windows Features Dialog

In the search bar, type Windows features and select Turn Windows features on or off.

Step 5: Enable Hyper-V Components

Expand the Hyper-V entry and make sure every box underneath it is checked, then click OK.

Step 6: Restart Your PC

Windows will apply the changes. Once finished, restart your computer.

Step 7: Verify Hyper-V Activation

After restarting, type Hyper-V in the search bar and open Hyper-V Manager. Its successful launch confirms Hyper-V is active and ready for creating virtual machines.