How to enable hyper v in windows 10 2022

Virtualization Power-Up: How to Enable Hyper-V on Windows 10 (The Official Microsoft Way)

Hi there, tech enthusiasts! Darren O’Neill here from Darren’s Tech Tutorials.

Virtualization is one of the most powerful tools in a technician’s arsenal, allowing you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. And if you’re running Windows 10, the best way to get started is by enabling Microsoft’s native hypervisor: Hyper-V.

Hyper-V is built right into Windows, meaning you don’t need third-party tools like VMware or VirtualBox just to get your first VM up and running. In this guide, we’re following the quick and official method directly from Microsoft to enable this feature on your Windows 10 machine. Let’s dive in!

Quick Check: Hyper-V Requirements

Before we begin, you need to ensure your system meets the necessary prerequisites. Fortunately, they are straightforward:

Operating System: You must be running Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education Edition. Hyper-V is not available on Windows 10 Home edition.
Hardware: Your CPU must support virtualization (Intel VT-x or AMD-V) and have Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) capabilities. Most modern processors meet these requirements, but you may need to ensure virtualization is enabled in your PC’s BIOS/UEFI settings.

If you meet these requirements, you are ready to install!

Step-by-Step: Enabling Hyper-V via Windows Features

The easiest and most official way to activate Hyper-V is through the graphical interface (GUI) using the Windows Features menu.

1. Access Programs and Features

First, we need to open the Windows settings panel where features are managed:

Click on your Start Menu (or hit the Windows Key).
Type “Programs and Features” and hit Enter.
In the upper left corner of the window, click on “Turn Windows features on or off.”

2. Locate and Select Hyper-V

A new dialog box will open listing all available Windows components.

Scroll down until you find the “Hyper-V” option.
Click the plus sign (+) next to Hyper-V to expand the entry.
Crucially, ensure both sub-components are selected:
- Hyper-V Platform
- Hyper-V Management Tools

Pro Tip: Selecting both options ensures you get the core virtualization service and the Hyper-V Manager tool needed to control your virtual machines.

3. Install the Features and Restart

Once both Hyper-V components are checked, click OK.
Windows will now begin searching for the necessary files and applying the changes. This process may take a few minutes.
When the installation is complete, Windows will prompt you that you must restart your PC to finish the setup. Save any work you have open, and click “Restart now.”

Reboot and Verification

Congratulations! After your PC reboots, Hyper-V should be fully enabled and ready for action. But let’s quickly verify that the management tools are available.

1. Confirm the Installation

Once logged back into Windows, click the Start Menu.
Search for “Hyper-V”.
You should now see the application “Hyper-V Manager” appear in the results.

2. Launch the Manager

Click on Hyper-V Manager.

If the manager opens successfully, you will see your local machine listed in the left-hand pane, and you now have full access to create, configure, and manage virtual machines natively within Windows 10!

Ready to Virtualize!

That was fast, wasn’t it? In just a few quick steps, we’ve unlocked a powerful new tool on your Windows 10 machine. Hyper-V opens the door to safe software testing, development, and running operating systems that are different from your host machine—all without needing extra hardware.

I hope this guide was clear and useful for getting you set up. If you found this tutorial helpful, please be sure to check out the full video version on Darren’s Tech Tutorials and hit that Like button! Comment below if you have any questions or are running into trouble, and I’ll certainly do my best to help you out.

Thanks for watching, and happy virtualizing!