How to Install Hyper-V on Windows 10/11

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Hyper-V on Windows. Hyper-V is a virtualization technology from Microsoft that allows you to create and manage virtual machines.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise, Pro, or Education
• 64-bit Processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)
• CPU support for VM Monitor Mode Extension (VT-c on Intel CPUs)
• Minimum of 4 GB memory

Note: The Hyper-V role cannot be installed on Windows 10 Home. Upgrade from Windows 10 Home edition to Windows 10 Pro by opening up Settings > Update and Security > Activation.

Step 1: Enable Hyper-V using PowerShell

To enable Hyper-V on your Windows 10 system, follow these steps:

1. Open a PowerShell console as Administrator.
2. Run the following command:

Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All

3. After the installation has completed, reboot your computer.

Step 2: Enable Hyper-V with CMD and DISM

Open up a PowerShell as Administrator and type the following command:

DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V

Step 3: Enable the Hyper-V role through Settings

1. Right click on the Windows button and select ‘Apps and Features’.
2. Select Programs and Features on the right under related settings.
3. Select Turn Windows Features on or off.
4. Select Hyper-V and click OK.
5. When the installation has completed you are prompted to restart your computer.

Step 4: Make virtual machines

After the installation and system restart, you can start creating your virtual machines.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Hyper-V on your Windows 10 or 11 system. Now you can start creating and managing your virtual machines.