6 Ways to Disable Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) in Windows

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Method 1: Disable VBS/HVCI in Windows Using Core Isolation

Step 1:Click on theStarticon, and search and openCore Isolation.

Step 2:Toggle offMemory Integrity.

Step 3:ClickYesto confirm.

Step 4:After that,reboot your PC.

Once restarted, check if VBS is disabled by going to System information again. If it’s shown as Running, check the next Method.

Method 2: Uninstall Virtual Machine Platform

It’s also possible to turn off VBS on Windows by uninstallingVirtual Machine. Let’s do it by following these steps:

Note:Uninstalling the Virtual Machine platform will prevent you from using the Android apps on Windows.

Step 1:Search and openTurn Windows Features on or off.

Step 2:UncheckVirtual Machine Platform.

Step 3:ClickOKto confirm.

Method 3: Disable VBS With Command Prompt

Command Promptlets us communicate with the system directly, and you can use it to turn off VBS as well. Here are the steps:

Step 1:UseWin + Rto launch the Run.

Step 2:Typecmdand pressCtrl + Shift + Enterkeys together to launch Command Prompt with admin permissions.

Step 3:ClickOKto confirm.

Step 4:Next, type thebelow commandand hitEnter.

Step 5:Wait for the process to complete andrestartyour PC.

Method 4: Turn off Windows’ Virtualization Features

Besides disabling VBS, you can also turn off the virtualization service, as VBS can only run properly if all the Virtualization features are active.

Step 1:Search and openControl Panel.

Step 2:ClickUninstall a Programunder Programs.

Step 3:Click onTurn Windows Features on or off.

Step 4:DisableVirtual Machine PlatformandWindows Hypervisor Platformin the list.

Step 5:Once you cancel them, click onOK.

Method 5: Disable Virtualization via BIOS

Virtualization-based security requiresVirtualization in Windowsto be enabled to work. If you disable it from the BIOS, it will completely disable VBS and HVCI in Windows. First,enter into UEFI/BIOS modeon your Windows system. After that, follow the below steps.

Note:We performed the steps on an AMD-powered Lenovo laptop. However, the steps might differ depending on the manufacturer, processor, and other factors. For example, you can check the official guides to enable/disable Virtualization in UEFI/BIOS for laptops from different manufacturers.

Step 1:Once you enter BIOS mode, chooseConfiguration.

Step 2:Change the AMD SVM Technology option toDisabled.

Step 3:Hit theF10 keyand chooseYesto confirm.

Method 6: Using Registry Editor

As the name suggests,Registry Editorallows you to configure certain Windows settings and disable VBS. However, we will access Registry Editor and make the changes using Command Prompt, as this will make the process easy.

Step 1:UseWin + Rto launch Run.

Step 2:Typecmdand pressCtrl + Shift + Entertogether. This opens Command Prompt with administrator privileges.

Step 3:Type or paste the following command:

Wait for the codes to work, and if all goes well, you will see the ‘This operation completed successfully’ message.

How to Check VBS Status on Windows

Once disabled, check the status of Virtualization-based Security (VBS) in your system to ensure you have turned it off. Follow along:

OpenStartand search and openSystem Information. FindVirtualization-based security (VBS).

Tip:You can use the search feature to find VBS.

If it’s mentionedRunningnext to Virtualization-based security (VBS), proceed with the steps to turn it off. If it’sNot Enabled, the feature has successfully been disabled.

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Last updated on 09 July, 2024

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