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What is the process for enabling Hyper-V on a Windows 10 machine? - savas - 03-03-2019
Enabling Hyper-V on your Windows 10 machine is a pretty straightforward process once you know where to look. First, you need to ensure that your version of Windows 10 supports Hyper-V. This feature is available in Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. If you’re using the Home edition, you’ll need to upgrade to one of those to get access to Hyper-V.
Once you've confirmed that you’ve got the right version, the next step is making sure that your CPU supports virtualization technology. Most modern processors do, but it’s good to double-check. You can usually find this info in the BIOS settings, and while you're there, you want to ensure that virtualization is enabled. Look for settings called Intel VT-x or AMD-V, and make sure they’re turned on. After adjusting any settings there, remember to save and exit.
Back in Windows 10, you can enable Hyper-V via the Control Panel. A quick way to reach this is by typing “Control Panel” in the search bar. Once you’re in, head over to Programs and then click on "Turn Windows features on or off." This brings up a list of Windows features. Scroll through and find Hyper-V. You’ll see checkboxes for Hyper-V Management Tools and Hyper-V Platform. Be sure to check both of those options.
Once you’ve ticked the checkboxes, click OK, and Windows will start installing the necessary files. It might take a few minutes, and once it's done, you’ll likely need to restart your computer to finalize the installation.
After the restart, you can check if everything’s set up correctly. Just search for “Hyper-V Manager” in the search bar, and it should pop up. When you open it, you’ll be greeted with a nice interface that allows you to create and manage virtual machines.
From here, you can start creating new virtual machines and playing around with different operating systems. Just keep in mind that running VMs can be resource-intensive, so it’s best to have a decent amount of RAM and CPU power to get the most out of your Hyper-V experience.
I hope my post was useful. Are you new to Hyper-V and do you have a good Hyper-V backup solution? See my other post