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To check if your computer has virtualization enabled or supports virtualization, use the LeoMoon CPU-V tool for a pre-adjustment check. If LeoMoon CPU-V displays as shown above, it means your computer supports virtualization (green checkmark at VT-x Supported) but the virtualization feature is disabled (red cross at VT-x Enabled). Follow the steps in this guide to enable CPU virtualization in the BIOS. If both sides have a green checkmark, it means virtualization is enabled, and if both sides have a red cross, it indicates that your CPU is too old and does not support this feature.
Guide to enabling CPU virtualization in BIOS, activating VT-x from Bios
- Important Note
- This article uses an Intel CPU for the virtualization feature guide, and for those using AMD CPUs, the process is similar.
Step 1: Restart your computer and access the BIOS (refer to this guide on accessing the BIOS for some laptop models)
Step 2: Once in the BIOS, on the main screen, use the right arrow key to select the Configuration tab
Step 3: Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate to the Intel Virtual Technology line. Press Enter, switch from Disabled to Enabled, and press Enter again to enable CPU virtualization in the BIOS.
Step 4: For the final step to exit and complete the transition, use the right arrow key to switch to the Exit tab, select Exit Saving Changes, then choose Yes to exit and save the changes. The system will automatically save and restart Windows.
You can use LeoMoon CPU-V to double-check whether virtualization is enabled on your computer. When the tool shows both green checkmarks, it means your computer has fully activated virtualization.
Activate the virtualization feature, enable CPU virtualization in BIOS, or turn on VT-x from Bios when using emulators for gaming. If you don't have a need for gaming or utilizing virtualization features, it's advisable not to enable this feature to ensure stable CPU performance. BIOS allows users to intervene and tweak some hardware settings on the computer. Through BIOS, you can also adjust BIOS to speed up computer boot times.
BIOS is regularly updated by manufacturers, so it's essential to upgrade BIOS for your device. Mytour has shared how to upgrade BIOS in a previous article.
If enabling CPU virtualization doesn't enhance gaming performance as expected, consider optimizing specific applications to utilize dedicated CPU resources fully. Mytour has introduced tips on optimizing CPU usage for applications—check it out if you're interested.
