Install Hyper V on Windows 11

Learn how to quickly and easily install Hyper-V on Windows 11 in this step-by-step tutorial. Hyper-V is Microsoft's powerful virtualization platform that lets you create and run virtual machines directly on your PC. In this video, we'll guide you through activating Hyper-V through Windows Features and PowerShell, and verifying your installation. Perfect for beginners and advanced users alike, follow along to get started with virtualization today!

Step 1: Enable Hyper-V via Windows Features

Click on Start, type Turn Windows features on or off, and open it.
Scroll down and find Hyper-V.
Check the box next to Hyper-V (expand and ensure both "Hyper-V Management Tools" and "Hyper-V Platform" are selected).
Click OK, and Windows will install necessary components.
Restart your PC when prompted.

Alternative using PowerShell (Admin):

Open PowerShell as administrator.
Run the following command:

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

Restart your PC when prompted.

Step 2: Verify Installation

After reboot, click Start, type Hyper-V Manager, and open it.
If Hyper-V Manager opens, installation was successful.

Hyper-V is now installed and ready to create and manage virtual machines.

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Please take note that you need a PRO version of Windows 10 or 11 or higher. Hyper-V cannot be installed or enabled on the HOME version of Windows 10 or 11.