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Virtualization is what allows you to run a virtual machine.

 

A virtual machine uses physical system resources(CPU cores, gigabytes of RAM, etc) to run an environment that acts as a standalone computer. Most people don't have a use for it, but it's commonly used by developers and is a form of emulation.

 

I have it enabled on all of my computers in case I decide to run VMs(something I have toyed with in the past), there's a setting in your BIOS under CPU Configuration that allows you to enable/disable it. Again, most people don't need it enabled.

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Hi, I've noticed "Virtualization" option that is disabled in CPU performance window in task manager. 

 

What does it do and whats its for? Do I need to enable it? If yes, how?

 

Thank you.

 

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Virtualization is what allows you to run a virtual machine.

 

A virtual machine uses physical system resources(CPU cores, gigabytes of RAM, etc) to run an environment that acts as a standalone computer. Most people don't have a use for it, but it's commonly used by developers and is a form of emulation.

 

I have it enabled on all of my computers in case I decide to run VMs(something I have toyed with in the past), there's a setting in your BIOS under CPU Configuration that allows you to enable/disable it. Again, most people don't need it enabled.

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The Task Manager Virtualization column corresponds to UAC file and registry virtualization, a compatibility feature.

If your system hardware support ‘Virtualization’ the only way to enable this is through BIOS settings.

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Basically, if you don't use it, youo probably don't need it. 

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