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VBS (Virtualization Based Security) is a new security feature introduced in Windows 11. It operates independently, robustly preventing malicious software or code from infiltrating your computer. However, this strength comes at the cost of resource consumption, significantly impacting your machine's performance. Therefore, you can choose to enable or disable VBS on Windows 11 based on your usage needs.
Guide to Enabling/Disabling VBS on Windows 11
I. Checking if VBS is Enabled on Your Computer
Step 1: Press Windows + S, then search and open System Information.
Step 2: A new window appears. Scroll down and find Virtualization-Based Security. If the status is Running, then VBS is enabled. Not enabled means it's turned off.
II. Enabling or Disabling VBS in Windows Security
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open Run. Then type regedit and press OK.
Step 2: In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the following path:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard
Step 3: Click right mouse button => choose New => DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 4: Name the newly created file as EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog. Then type regedit and press OK.
Step 2: In the Registry Editor window, access the following path:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard
Step 3: Right-click => choose New => DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 4: Name the newly created file as EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity.
Step 5: Open the newly created file. Enter the value 0 into the Value field, then press OK.
Step 6: Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Enabling VBS on Windows 11 provides optimal protection, while disabling it offers a better performance experience. Additionally, if you want to check your IP address on Windows 11 when prompted, or see how your address looks like, refer to the article on the homepage.
