# Install Hyper-V on Windows 10/11

## What is Hyper-V?

> Hyper-V lets you run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on Windows. Hyper-V specifically provides hardware virtualization. That means each virtual machine runs on virtual hardware. Hyper-V lets you create virtual hard drives, virtual switches, and a number of other virtual devices all of which can be added to virtual machines. -https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyper-v-on-windows/about/

## System Requirements

- Windows 10 Enterprise / Windows 10 Pro / Windows 10 Education / Windows 11 Pro / Windows 11 Enterprise
- 64-bit CPU with Virtualization Support enabled
- At least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
- Free disk space to store VMs

If you're unsure if your PC can run Hyper-V, launch a command prompt as administrator > Run systeminfo > Scroll down to the Hyper-V Requirements output

## Enabling Hyper-V

1. Log into the Windows 10 or 11 device
2. Click the Start button > Search Control Panel > Select Control Panel
3. Set View by > Small icons
4. Click the Programs and Features icon
5. Click the Turn Windows features on or off link in the left navigation pane
6. Check the box next to Hyper-V > Click OK
7. Wait a few moments while Hyper-V is installed
8. After the installation completes, click Restart now
9. After the system reboots, click the Start button > Search Hyper-V Manager > Select Hyper-V Manager
10. Welcome to Hyper-V