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If you don't need VBS, turn it off for smoother and faster computer operation.
Virtualization Based Security (VBS) is a security feature utilizing hardware virtualization. This mode creates a barrier to prevent malicious software from infiltrating your computer, sometimes affecting its performance.
According to disclosed information, VBS security feature can reduce up to 30% gaming performance on Windows 11. If you don't require VBS, turn it off for a faster and smoother operation. Here's a quick guide to disable VBS.
Check if VBS is enabled on Windows 11
Step 1: Click on the Start button or search (Search) then type Msinfo32 or System Information and press Enter.
Step 2: The System Information window will appear, and you scroll down to find the VBS (Virtualization-Based Security) section. If the status is Running, VBS is enabled.
Disable VBS on Windows 11
Step 1: Click the Start button or search (Search) then type Windows Security and press Enter.
Step 2: Click on Device security
Step 3: Click on Core isolation details under the Core isolation section
Step 4: In the Memory Intergrity section, choose Off and then restart your computer. After the restart, the VBS feature will be turned off.
Following the provided instructions, you can easily disable VBS on your computer. Of course, closing a security application implies that your computer becomes more susceptible to attacks. Therefore, consider this decision carefully.
If you wish to re-enable VBS, simply follow the same steps as before. In step 4, instead of choosing Off, select On, and VBS will be turned back on. Wishing you success.
