You can quickly check hardware virtualization status in Windows 10 with Task Manager. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, open the Performance tab, select CPU, and look for the Virtualization entry.
Check virtualization in Task Manager
- Open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
- Select More details if necessary.
- Open Performance.
- Select CPU.
- Read the Virtualization status in the CPU details.
If it says Enabled, firmware virtualization is available to Windows. If it says Disabled, the processor may support virtualization but the feature may need to be enabled in UEFI/BIOS.
Enabling it is a firmware task
The exact UEFI setting varies by manufacturer and processor. Intel systems may refer to Intel Virtualization Technology or VT-x, while AMD systems may use names such as SVM or AMD-V. Follow the PC or motherboard manufacturer’s instructions rather than changing unrelated firmware settings.
Windows 10 normal support ended October 14, 2025. If you are checking virtualization for newer software, also verify whether the computer can move to Windows 11.
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