Windows Virtualization

Virtualization

We need to ensure that the Virtualization options are enabled in the BIOS of your computer.

For many computers, this is already the case. Let's check:

• Press Windows + R
• Type taskmgr
• Press Enter
• Click on the Performance tab
• Click on CPU

:heavy_check_mark: If you see "Virtualization: Enabled", you're good to go :+1:

:x: If the line is missing or if the virtualization is disabled, please contact a teacher before trying to activate the Virtualization

<details> <summary>Activate Virtualization</summary>

We need to access the BIOS / UEFI of the computer to activate it.

• Press Windows + R
• Type shutdown.exe /r /o /t 1
• Press Enter
• Wait for the computer to shutdown
• Click on Troubleshoot
• Click on Advanced Options
• Click on UEFI Firmware Settings
• Click on Restart

You need to activate the virtualization option for your processor here:

• Most of the time, in the advanced settings, the CPU settings, or the Northbridge settings
• The option can be called differently according to your computer:
  • Intel: Intel VT-x, Intel Virtualization Technology, Virtualization Extensions, Vanderpool...
  • AMD: SVM Mode or AMD-V
• Save the changes after activation and reboot the computer through the appropriate option

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