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Should I Turn On Memory Integrity in Windows 11? [We Answer]
Do I need Memory Integrity turned on? You should enable it to enhance security on Windows ✅
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Updated onAugust 8, 2024
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Memory Integrity or Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI) is a feature under core isolation available in all modern versions of Windows. However, users reported that sometimes, Memory Integrity is off on Windows 11 even though it shouldn’t be.
The core isolation technology isolates the core processes of Windows in memory in avirtualized environment. So, first,enable virtualization on your PCif it is disabled on your motherboard BIOS and update Windows to the latest version.
How do I turn on Memory Integrity on Windows 11?
1. Enable Memory Integrity using Windows Security Defender
When you toggle the switch to turn on Memory integrity, it will check forincompatible drivers. If there are any incompatible components, it won’t turn on.
How to fix incompatible driver errors for memory integrity in Windows 11? It’s easy, you will need to update or upgrade them and the simplest method is to use a dedicated tool such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updater.
In fact, incompatible drivers are the most common culprits behind this issue. If memory integrity is off on Windows 11 and you can’t turn it on, it’s most likely because of this.
Sometimes, it may involve upgrading physical hardware. Please note that not all computers are compatible with the core isolation feature. Thus, it may prevent you from enabling memory integrity.
2. Turn on Memory Integrity using Registry Editor
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InStart Menu, typeregedit,and hitEnterto open theRegistry Editor.
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Now, navigate to the following location:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity
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Double-click onEnabled.
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Set the value 1 from 0 and click onOKto save the settings.
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Restart your computer.
This method is ideal when youcannot find Windows Security Defenderfor some reason on your Windows 11 PC.
However, if you have installedWindows 11 without TPM 2.0, you may not be able to enable memory integrity.
Finally, it’s important to understand just how important is memory integrity in Windows 11. Well, core isolation is a game-changing technology on both Windows 10 and 11.
? Should I turn on Memory Integrity in Windows 11 ❓
If the memory integrity on Windows 11 is turned off, you should enable it to enhance your security. What does memory integrity off mean? Basically, these are the crucial reasons why you should turn it on:
Finally, you should also consider turning on memory integrity in Windows 11 for gaming purposes.
If you want to get next-level security against cyber threats, it is very important to utilize its features. By default, the memory integrity should be active. If not, even yourbest antivirus softwarewill not be able to protect you these days.
This article has explained how and why you should turn on Memory integrity on Windows 11. If you have an opinion or suggestion regarding this, feel free to write in the comments box.
More about the topics:security,Windows 11
Hasibul Kabir
Windows Software Expert
Hasibul Kabir is a Tech-Enthusiast Blogger, Web Developer & Hobbyist Game Developer. Writing about Technology, mainly Windows, Mac, iOS, etc., is his main focus, besides doing some computer science-related work.
He loves exploring new technology and presenting it with simple words to the audience. When not at work, Hasibul plays video games, explores nature, tastes delicious foods, or learns new things.
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