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Fix: Hypervisor is not running on Windows 10/11 [Full Guide]

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Updated onMay 15, 2024

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Many users use virtualization, but sometimes they might encounterHypervisor is not runningmessage on their PC.

This message will prevent you from using virtualization, but in today’s article, we’ll show you how to properly tackle this issue.

Virtualization is a useful feature, but sometimes problems with it can occur. Speaking of virtualization issues, here are some common problems that users reported:

How do I fix the Hypervisor not running error on Windows 10?

1. Make sure that virtualization is enabled in BIOS

If you’re gettingHypervisor is not runningmessage, perhaps the problem is related to yourBIOSsettings. As you know, in order to use virtualization, this feature needs to be actually enabled in BIOS.

To check if virtualization is enabled, just enter BIOS and look for this feature.

That is how to enable Hyper-V Hypervisor in Windows 10. However, note that enabling virtualization can be different according to your CPU, PC model, chipset, and of course, motherboard.

To see how to properly access BIOS and find this feature, we advise you to check yourmotherboardmanual for more information.

Once you enable this feature, go back to Windows and check if the problem is still there.

2. Update your BIOS

The problem with virtualization can be your BIOS, so if you’re getting theHypervisor is not runningmessage on your PC, the problem might be an outdated BIOS.

Several users reported that they fixed this problem by updating their BIOS to the latest version.

This is an advanced process, and if you don’t perform it properly you can cause permanent damage to your PC, so we advise you to be extra cautious.

We already wrote a short guide onhow to flash your BIOS, but if you know how to properly update BIOS on your motherboard, check your motherboard manual for detailed information.

3. Update the drivers to the latest version

If you’re unable to use virtualization due toHypervisor is not runningmessage, perhaps the problem is related to your drivers.

If you want to update all drivers on your PC fasts, perhaps using athird-party driver updating solutionmight be the best choice.

4. Reinstall the HyperV feature

According to users, if you’re getting this error, perhaps there’s a glitch with HyperV feature.

Sometimes various Windows glitches can occur, but you can fix most problems with HyperV simply by reinstalling it.

Once your system restarts, the problem with Hyper-V should be resolved and everything will start working again.

In addition, the Task Manager can detect if it’s running on a physical or virtual machine. Under the Performance tab, the label Virtual machine: Yes is listed if a hypervisor has been detected.

5. Remove problematic updates

If the error started appearing recently, the problem might be a problematic Windows update.

As you know, Windows installs updates automatically, and if the problem started appearing recently, it’s possible that the update is causing it.

To fix the problem, it’s advised that you find the problematic update and remove it, by following our above steps.

Once the update is removed, check if the problem is resolved. You might have to repeat this step a couple of times before you find the update that is causing the problem.

Once you find the problematic update, be sure to write its name down.

Windows tends to install the missing updates automatically, so in order to prevent this problem from reappearing, we advise you toblock this update from installing automatically.

6. Use the bcdedit command

After the command is executed, check if the problem with virtualization is resolved. Alternatively, you can also use thebcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype autocommand.

If you’re having problems with virtualization, perhaps you can fix the problem simply by running a single command in Command Prompt.

7. Use the DISM command

Sometimes you might get this error because certain components aren’t working properly. To fix this problem, it’s advised that yourun the DISM commandin order to enable the HyperV feature.

Once the command is executed, Hyper-V feature should be enabled and the problem with virtualization should be resolved.

8. Check if your CPU supports virtualization

In order to use native virtualization in Windows 10, it’s necessary that your processor supports certain features. If it doesn’t have these features, you won’t be able to use the built-in virtualization.

To see if your processor supports virtualization, you’ll need to check its specifications on the manufacturer’s website.

Alternatively, you can use third-party tools in check if your processor supports virtualization.

Many users reported that virtualization won’t work on their PC since the processor doesn’t support SLAT feature.

If your processor doesn’t support the necessary features, you might have to change it in order to use built-in virtualization.

9. Use third-party applications

If you didn’t manage to fixHypervisor is not runningerror, perhaps you might want to try using a third-party solution as a workaround.

Even if your processor doesn’t support the virtualization features, you should be able to create a virtual machine in Windows using our recommendation software.

This tool specializes in virtualization, and it offers all the necessary features for both advanced and first-time users alike, so we strongly suggest that you try it out.

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The hypervisor is not runningerror can cause problems, but we hope that you managed to fix it using one of our solutions. For more suggestions, please access the comments section below.

Fix: Hypervisor is not running on Windows 10/11 [Full Guide]#

How do I fix the Hypervisor not running error on Windows 10?#

1. Make sure that virtualization is enabled in BIOS#

2. Update your BIOS#

3. Update the drivers to the latest version#

4. Reinstall the HyperV feature#

5. Remove problematic updates#

6. Use the bcdedit command#

7. Use the DISM command#

8. Check if your CPU supports virtualization#

9. Use third-party applications#