Virtualization Errors
Official Documentation & Setup Guide
Common virtualization errors and their solutions.
VMX/SVM is not supported
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
Run in Command Prompt as Administrator:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
Restart PC.
3. Delete Hyper-V Files (Advanced)
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"
Enable/Disable Intel VT-X/AMD-V in BIOS
- Enter BIOS: Restart PC, press BIOS key during startup
- Enable/Disable Virtualization: Look for:
- Intel Virtualization Technology
- Intel VT-X
- AMD-V
- SVM Mode
- Virtualization Technology
Set to Enabled/Disable based on requirements.
- Save: Press F10, confirm, restart
Verify Virtualization
Task Manager:
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc
- Performance tab
- Check "Virtualization" at bottom
System Info:
- Press Win+R → type
msinfo32 - Check "Virtualization Enabled In Firmware"
Error: PIN Not Set + Disable Hyper-V
Please make sure PIN is not set and manually disable Hyper-V.
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
Disable:
- Press Win+R → type
optionalfeatures - Uncheck "Hyper-V"
- Click OK, restart
Enable:
- Press Win+R → type
optionalfeatures - Check "Hyper-V" (all components)
- Click OK, restart
Common Issues
- 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