How to run Windows hypervisor?

Hyper-V is a native hypervisor by Microsoft that allows you to create and manage virtual machines on Windows. It is available on certain editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Pro, Enterprise, and Education. Here are the steps to enable and run Hyper-V on Windows:

1. Check System Requirements

Before enabling Hyper-V, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education; Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education.
• Processor: 64-bit with support for SLAT (Second Level Address Translation).
• Memory: At least 4 GB of RAM.
• Virtualization support in BIOS/UEFI.

2. Enable Virtualization in BIOS/UEFI

1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing a key like F2, F10, DEL, or ESC during startup).
2. Look for an option related to virtualization (it may be called "Intel VT-x", "AMD-V", or "Virtualization Technology") and enable it.
3. Save the changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI.

3. Enable Hyper-V in Windows

1. Open the Control Panel and go to Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off.
2. In the Windows Features list, check the Hyper-V option along with all its sub-options (such as Hyper-V Platform and Hyper-V Management Tools).
3. Click OK and wait for Windows to install the necessary components. Restart your computer if prompted.

4. Use Hyper-V Manager

1. After the restart, open Hyper-V Manager. You can find it by searching for "Hyper-V Manager" in the Start menu.
2. In Hyper-V Manager, you can create and manage virtual machines.

Creating a Virtual Machine in Hyper-V

1. In Hyper-V Manager, right-click on your computer's name in the left-hand list and select New > Virtual Machine.
2. Follow the wizard to configure your new virtual machine, setting options such as name, storage location, generation, amount of memory, network connection, and virtual hard disk.
3. After configuring the virtual machine, you can start it by right-clicking on it and selecting Start. To connect to the VM, right-click on it and select Connect.

By following these steps, you can enable and use Hyper-V to create and manage virtual machines on your Windows system.