Install Hyper-V on Windows 10/11

What is Hyper-V?

Hyper-V lets you run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on Windows. Hyper-V specifically provides hardware virtualization. That means each virtual machine runs on virtual hardware. Hyper-V lets you create virtual hard drives, virtual switches, and a number of other virtual devices all of which can be added to virtual machines. -https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/

System Requirements

If you're unsure if your PC can run Hyper-V, launch a command prompt as administrator > Run systeminfo > Scroll down to the Hyper-V Requirements output

Enabling Hyper-V

  1. Log into the Windows 10 or 11 device
  2. Click the Start button > Search Control Panel > Select Control Panel
  3. Set View by > Small icons
  4. Click the Programs and Features icon
  5. Click the Turn Windows features on or off link in the left navigation pane
  6. Check the box next to Hyper-V > Click OK
  7. Wait a few moments while Hyper-V is installed
  8. After the installation completes, click Restart now
  9. After the system reboots, click the Start button > Search Hyper-V Manager > Select Hyper-V Manager
  10. Welcome to Hyper-V