Alex Ruben
How to Disable Hyper-V on Windows 11 – A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive tutorial on how to disable Hyper-V, Microsoft’s hardware virtualization feature, on Windows 11 and Windows 10. Whether you are looking to free up system resources or resolve compatibility issues with other virtualization tools, this guide will show you three effective methods: using the Control Panel, PowerShell, and Registry Editor. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to disable Hyper-V quickly and efficiently.
Step 1: Disable Hyper-V Via Control Panel
To disable Hyper-V using the Control Panel, follow these steps:
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type
appwiz.cpland hit Enter. - In the window that appears, click on the Turn Windows features on or off link on the left side.
- Wait for the Windows Features dialog to populate. Expand Hyper-V and then expand Hyper-V Platform.
- Uncheck the checkbox next to Hyper-V Hypervisor or simply uncheck the parent Hyper-V folder.
- Exit the Control Panel.
Step 2: Disable Hyper-V Via PowerShell
To disable Hyper-V using PowerShell, follow these steps:
- Press Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.
- Press A to launch PowerShell in administrator mode. Alternatively, type Windows PowerShell in the search box and select to run it as an administrator.
- In the PowerShell console, copy and paste the following command, then hit Enter:
Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V-Hypervisor- Wait for the process to complete. It may take a while depending on your system.
- You can now exit PowerShell.
Step 3: Disable Hyper-V Via Registry Editor
Disabling Hyper-V via the Registry Editor should be approached cautiously. It is recommended to back up the registry or create a system restore point before proceeding. Follow these instructions:
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type
notepadand hit Enter to open Notepad. - Copy and paste the following code into the Notepad:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard]
"RequireMicrosoftSignedBootChain"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity]
"WasEnabledBy"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000000
- Click on the File menu and then select Save As.
- Choose a location to save the file, preferably your desktop. Name the file with a
.regextension, likeDisable_HyperV.reg. - Select All Files from the Save as type dropdown menu.
- Double-click the saved
.regfile to merge it. - If prompted, click Run, then Yes, and finally OK to approve the merge.
- You can delete the
.regfile if desired.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
Here are some additional tips and common issues to keep in mind:
- Make sure you have administrative privileges when performing these steps.
- Backup your system or registry to avoid complications.
- If you encounter issues, reboot your system to ensure that changes have been applied.
Conclusion
Disabling Hyper-V can enhance system performance or resolve software conflicts. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily disable Hyper-V using the Control Panel, PowerShell, or Registry Editor. For further assistance with your Windows experience, feel free to explore more guides on our site.
