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If you want to run virtual machines (VM) on Windows 10, you’ll need to install Hyper-V. Hyper-V is a hardware-based hypervisor that lets you run VMs in their own isolated spaces. You can run multiple VMs at the same time, provided you have enough resources like disk space, RAM, and CPU capacity. Hyper-V supports Windows, Windows Server, and Linux guest operating systems.
Most modern Windows 10 and Windows Server devices meet the hardware requirements for Hyper-V. 4GB is the minimum RAM required but depending on the guest operating systems you plan to install in your VMs, you will probably need much more.
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The easiest way to check if your device supports Hyper-V is using the systeminfo command line tool. Open a command prompt and run the tool.
Once you’ve checked your device’s hardware, you are ready to install Hyper-V.
The easiest way is to use PowerShell.
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Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All
Alternatively, you can install Hyper-V through the Windows 10 Settings app.
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And that is it! Once Windows has rebooted, you will be able to use Hyper-V to run virtual machines on Windows 10. If necessary, we have a separate guide on how to disable Hyper-V completely in Windows 10.
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