How To Enable Or Disable Hardware Virtualization On Dell Systems

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How To Enable or Disable Hardware Virtualization on Dell Computers Table of Contents Detailed Article Instructions Additional Info Affected Products Provide Feedback

Summary: Learn how to enable or disable Hardware Virtualization on a Dell computer.

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Instructions

Note: Not all Dell computers support Virtualization. If a Virtualization configuration option is not available in the BIOS, then Virtualization is not supported. Note: Press Ctrl + Alt + S keys to unhide a hidden setting such as VT-x option on a computer released in 2025 and later.

Enable or disable Hardware Virtualization on Dell computers.

1. Power on your computer.
2. Press F2 when the Dell logo appears to enter BIOS setup.
3. Go to the Virtualization settings. The path can vary based on your computer model:
   • Advanced > Virtualization Or
   • Virtualization Support > Virtualization
4. Set Virtualization to Enabled.
5. Set Virtualization for Direct-IO (or VT-d) to Enabled.
6. Save and Exit.
7. The computer reboots.

Additional Information

For more information about Virtualization, see these Dell Knowledge Base articles:

• Boot failure when Virtualization-based Security (VBS) is set to enabled under Win10 with Intel Virtual technology disabled
• How To Enable or Disable Windows Virtualization on Dell Systems

Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware , Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Max 16 XE MC16250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250 ... View More about warranties View Less about warranties

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Article Number: 000195978 Article Type: How To Last Modified: 22 Jul 2025 Version: 14

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