Enabling Virtualization in your PC BIOS — Windows 10/8

To check if Virtualization is enabled in BIOS -- for Windows 10 or Windows 8 operating system, the easiest way to check is by opening up Task Manager->Performance Tab.

You should see Virtualization as shown in the image below. If it is enabled, it means that your CPU supports Virtualization and is currently enabled in BIOS.

Virtualization Enabled

Some recent PCs support hardware virtualization, not all computer vendors enable this feature. To turn this feature on, try these instructions from Red Hat instructions:

• Restart/Reboot your computer.
• Immediately when the computer is coming up from the black screen, press Delete, Esc, F1, F2, or F4. Each computer manufacturer uses a different key but it may show a brief message at boot telling you which one to press. If you miss it the first time, reboot and try again. It helps to tap the key about twice a second when the computer is coming up. If you are not able to enter the BIOS via this method, check your computer’s manual.
• In the BIOS settings, find the configuration items related to the CPU. These can be in under the headings Advanced.
• Enable virtualization; the setting may be called VT-x…