How to Turn On Virtualization in Windows 10 on an ASUS PC

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To enable virtualization on an ASUS laptop or desktop running Windows 10, you usually need to turn it on in the BIOS/UEFI settings. The setting is called Intel Virtualization Technology (VMX/VT-x) on Intel systems or SVM Mode (AMD-V) on AMD systems.

Step 1: Check Whether Virtualization Is Already Enabled

Hardware assisted virtualization and data execution protection must be enabled in the BIOS

1. Open Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. If the window is small, click More details.

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2. Check your CPU

Select Performance → CPU and look for Virtualization near the bottom of the details.

  • Enabled: Virtualization is already turned on. You can skip to Step 4 if your software needs additional Windows features.

  • Disabled: Follow the BIOS steps below.

  • Not shown: Check your CPU and device documentation; the display may vary by system.

Step 2: Enter the ASUS BIOS

There are two common ways to open BIOS on an ASUS computer.

Method A: Use the keyboard

  1. Save your work and restart your computer.

  2. As soon as it starts powering on, repeatedly press F2 on many ASUS laptops or Delete (Del) on many ASUS desktop motherboards.

  3. If Windows starts normally, restart and try again.

  4. If you enter BIOS in EZ Mode, press F7 to open Advanced Mode, if supported.

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Method B: Open BIOS through Windows 10

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Go to Update & Security → Recovery.

  3. Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.

  4. Select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → UEFI Firmware Settings → Restart.

The UEFI option may not appear on every computer.

Step 3: Enable Virtualization in BIOS

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For Intel processors

  1. Open the Advanced tab.

  2. Select CPU Configuration.

  3. Find Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology or a similarly named option.

  4. Set it to Enabled.

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For AMD processors

  1. Open the Advanced tab.

  2. Select CPU Configuration.

  3. Find SVM Mode.

  4. Set it to Enabled.

The exact menu names can vary by ASUS model and BIOS version.

Save your changes

  1. Press F10.

  2. Review the confirmation prompt.

  3. Select OK or Yes to save and exit.

  4. Allow the computer to restart into Windows 10.

Only change the virtualization setting; avoid changing unrelated BIOS options.

Step 4: Verify That Virtualization Is Enabled

After Windows starts:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

  2. Click Performance.

  3. Select CPU.

  4. Look for Virtualization: Enabled.

If it says Enabled, you’re finished.

Step 5: Enable the Windows Feature You Need (If Required)

Turning on virtualization in BIOS is not the same as installing virtualization software. Depending on what you want to run, you may also need a Windows feature or application.

For example, to use Hyper-V on a supported Windows 10 edition:

  1. Search Windows for Turn Windows features on or off.

  2. Look for Hyper-V.

  3. Select it if available and required.

  4. Click OK and restart if prompted.

Other tools, such as Android emulators or virtual machines, may have their own requirements.

Troubleshooting: What If You Cannot Find the Setting?

  • No Virtualization option: Check your exact ASUS model and processor documentation.

  • Option is greyed out: BIOS settings or firmware restrictions may prevent changes. Check your model-specific ASUS support instructions.

  • Still says Disabled in Task Manager: Re-enter BIOS, confirm the correct option is enabled, save with F10, and restart.

  • Can’t enter BIOS: Try the model’s correct startup key or use Windows Advanced startup.

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