Enable Virtualization on HP PCs

Many commercially available PCs allow users to manage their BIOS configuration directly from the startup screen. These step-by-step guides will help you access and adjust the BIOS settings on prebuilt PCs manufactured by Hewlett-Packard (HP).

If you don’t know what kind of CPU you have, please see Identifying Your CPU.

OMEN, Victus, Spectre, ENVY, and HP Pavilion Series PCs

1. Restart or boot your computer.
2. Immediately press the F10 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

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3. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the Configuration tab.
4. Select Virtualization Technology from the menu.
5. Enable this setting with the left or right arrow key.
6. Press F10 once more to save your configuration and exit.

HP Workstations & Business Series PCs

1. Restart or boot your computer.
2. Immediately press the F10 key to enter BIOS setup.

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3. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the Security tab.
4. Select System Security from the menu.

   

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5. Using the arrow keys, select Virtualization Technology (VTx).
6. Enable this setting with the left or right arrow key.
7. Press F10 once more to save your configuration and exit.

HP and Compaq Notebook PCs

This guide pertains to PCs manufactured during or after mid-2011. Earlier models are ineligible.

1. Restart or boot your computer.
2. Immediately and repeatedly press the Esc key to open the Startup Menu.
3. Press the F10 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

   

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4. Using the arrow keys, navigate to the System Configuration tab.
5. Select Virtualization Technology from the menu.
6. Enable this setting with the left or right arrow key.
7. Press F10 once more to save your configuration and exit.