# Virtualisation Errors

### Error: VMX/SVM Not Supported <a href="#error-vmxsvm-not-supported" id="error-vmxsvm-not-supported"></a>

Error Message

VMX/SVM is not supported

#### Video Tutorial <a href="#video-tutorial" id="video-tutorial"></a>

#### Solutions <a href="#solutions" id="solutions"></a>

**1. Disable Windows Virtualization Features**

* Control Panel → Programs → Turn Windows features on or off
* Uncheck: Virtual Machine Platform, Hyper-V
* Restart PC

**2. Disable Hypervisor**

```
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
```

Restart PC.

**3. Delete Hyper-V Files (Advanced)**

System Files

This deletes system files. Create backup first!

Run PowerShell as Administrator:

```
takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe"
icacls "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe" /grant *$(([System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).User.Value):F
takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe"
icacls "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe" /grant *$(([System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).User.Value):F
del "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe"
del "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe"
```

### Error: Enable/Disable Intel VT-X/AMD-V in BIOS <a href="#error-enabledisable-intel-vt-xamd-v-in-bios" id="error-enabledisable-intel-vt-xamd-v-in-bios"></a>

#### Enable/Disable Virtualization <a href="#enabledisable-virtualization" id="enabledisable-virtualization"></a>

1. **Enter BIOS**: Restart PC, press BIOS key during startup

| Brand  | BIOS Key  |
| ------ | --------- |
| Dell   | F2 or F12 |
| HP     | F10       |
| Lenovo | F1 or F2  |
| ASUS   | Del or F2 |
| Acer   | F2 or Del |
| MSI    | Del       |

2. **Enable/Disable Virtualization**: Look for:
   * Intel Virtualization Technology
   * Intel VT-X
   * AMD-V
   * SVM Mode
   * Virtualization Technology
3. **Set to Enabled/Disable**
4. **Save**: Press F10, confirm, restart

### Verify Virtualization <a href="#verify-virtualization" id="verify-virtualization"></a>

**Task Manager:**

* Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc
* Performance tab
* Check "Virtualization" at bottom

<img src="https://guide.cheatvault.net/assets/images/Taskmgr_lEtvurlsYC-3dd4264c5e87c8604d4c8534758b97fb.png" alt="Virtualization Enabled" height="724" width="867">

**System Info:**

* Press Win+R → type `msinfo32`
* Check "Virtualization Enabled In Firmware"

### Error: PIN Not Set + Disable Hyper-V <a href="#error-pin-not-set--disable-hyper-v" id="error-pin-not-set--disable-hyper-v"></a>

Error Message

Please make sure PIN is not set and manually disable Hyper-V

#### Solution <a href="#solution" id="solution"></a>

1. **Disable PIN/Password**: Remove Windows Hello PIN
2. **Disable Virtualization in BIOS**: Enter BIOS, disable VT-X/AMD-V
3. **Delete Hyper-V Files**:

```
del "C:\Windows\System32\hvix64.exe"
del "C:\Windows\System32\hvax64.exe"
```

4. **Re-enable Virtualization**: Enter BIOS, enable VT-X/AMD-V again
5. **Restart PC**

### Enable/Disable Hyper-V <a href="#enabledisable-hyper-v" id="enabledisable-hyper-v"></a>

**Disable:**

1. Press Win+R → type `optionalfeatures`
2. Uncheck "Hyper-V"
3. Click OK, restart

**Enable:**

1. Press Win+R → type `optionalfeatures`
2. Check "Hyper-V" (all components)
3. Click OK, restart

### Common Issues <a href="#common-issues" id="common-issues"></a>

**Virtualization Conflicts**

* Disable antivirus temporarily
* Check for conflicting virtualization software

**Windows Updates**

* Updates may re-enable Hyper-V
* Repeat disable steps if needed

**BIOS Updates**

* BIOS updates may reset virtualization settings
* Re-check after BIOS update

For support, contact our team or check your manufacturer's documentation.


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