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Whenever I go to enable Hyper V on my laptop it doesn't work

Anonymous
2024-07-23T19:23:10+00:00

I am currently trying to set up something that needs Hyper V enabled and whenever I do and restart , it fails the update and un-does the changes. is there something I'm missing that needs to be fixed before I can use this feature?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-24T15:13:54+00:00

    Try this for the Windows update fail: 

    Open Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

Select "Windows Update" and run the troubleshooter to identify and fix any issues.

    If nothing change, Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

    Stop the Windows Update service by running:

    net stop wuauserv

    net stop bits

    Delete the update cache by navigating to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and deleting all files and folders.

    Restart the Windows Update service by running:

    net start wuauserv

    net start bits

    And try to update again.

    You can use command prompt to enable hyper-V

    Use Command Prompt to Enable Hyper-V:

    Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Run the following command to ensure Hyper-V is set to launch automatically:

    bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto

    Check Hyper-V Services:

    Press Windows key + R, type services.msc, and press OK.

Ensure that the "Hyper-V Virtual Machine Management" service is set to start automatically and is running.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-23T19:58:51+00:00

    Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately that's one of the things I've already checked, virtualization is already enabled and can be seen in task manager, other than that I'll have to try that but not sure if I can with this being a laptop and all

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-24T12:16:35+00:00

    Hello Marco!

    it looks like I have a windows update that is failing to install, do you think that may be the cause? also, I do not have any other hypervisors installed at the moment (in addition, hyper V automatically turns off for me after the restart that is prompted for you to do after enabling)

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-23T23:12:32+00:00

    Hello Matt, sorry about your problems with Hyper-V. My name is Marco and I will do my best to help you.

    Ensure that your Windows operating system and all drivers, especially chipset and BIOS, are up to date. Sometimes, outdated drivers or BIOS can cause issues with enabling Hyper-V.

    Uninstall any other hypervisors like VirtualBox, bluestack or VMware before enabling Hyper-V. These can sometimes conflict with Hyper-V and prevent it from being enabled properly.

    So after uninstalling that, disable and re-enable Hyper-V.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-23T19:31:31+00:00

    Are you using a program in windows to enable hyper V or the BIOS? Some motherboards by default have the hyper V (or virtualization) disabled and you have to enable it in the BIOS under CPU settings (you can tell if it is enabled in task manager under performance and CPU). If it is already enabled in the BIOS then I would try clearing the CMOS by removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes with the PC unplugged and discharged or use the clear CMOS button if your PC has it.

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