How to Enable Virtual PC on Your Computer

Learn how to enable Virtual PC by adjusting BIOS settings and configuring Windows features.

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To enable virtual PC, open your computer’s BIOS/UEFI settings during boot (usually by pressing F2, F10, Delete, or Esc). Locate the “Virtualization” option—often under CPU Configuration or Advanced Settings. Enable it and save changes. On Windows, once booted, ensure Hyper-V or similar software is installed via Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Virtual PC? Virtual PC is software that allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.
  2. How do I access BIOS settings? You can access BIOS settings during the boot process by pressing F2, F10, Delete, or Esc, depending on your computer.
  3. What is Hyper-V? Hyper-V is a virtualization technology from Microsoft that allows you to create and manage virtual machines.
  4. Why do I need to enable virtualization? Enabling virtualization allows better resource allocation and performance for virtual machines and applications.

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