# ⚙️ Virtualization not enabled!

A very basic tutorial on how to enable virtualization and disable hyper v for dummies. Before we begin, open up task manager, go to your performance tab, and check if you already have virtualization e



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To enable virtualization, please search on Google for "How to enable virtualization on \[your motherboard name]." If you are unsure about your motherboard name, you can find it by following these steps:

Open the Run dialog by pressing the Windows key + R. Type "msinfo32" in the Run window and press Enter. The Windows System Information overview will open, and you will find your motherboard information specified next to "Baseboard Manufacturer."\
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<mark style="color:purple;">**Entering Bios**</mark>

Depending on your motherboard, the "access-key" to enter your BIOS differs. Google your motherboard manufacturer to find out your "access-key".

Enter your BIOS by ~~clicking~~, spamming your BIOS key when your PC is starting up.

#### Virtualization for Intel Users: <a href="#virtualization-for-intel-users" id="virtualization-for-intel-users"></a>

Once in your BIOS settings, head over to the advanced tab and select CPU configuration.

From there, go to Intel Virtualization Technology, and enabled it. Save changes and exit.

Your BIOS settings may differ depending on your manufacturer.\
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**Virtualization for AMD Users:**

Once in your BIOS settings, head over to the advanced tab and select CPU configuration.

From there, go to SVM Mode, and enabled it. Save changes and exit.

Your BIOS settings may differ depending on your manufacturer.\
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