How to Enable Windows VBS/HVCI on a Dell Computer
Summary: This article walks you through the process of enabling the Windows Virtualization Based Security (VBS)/Hypervisor Enforced Code Integrity (HVCI) feature on a Dell computer.
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Windows VBS/HVCI
You can confirm whether VBS/HVCI is enabled on your computer by checking either of the following methods:
- Checking the Windows System Information App:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11: Windows System Information App => System Summary => Virtualization-based security Services Configured & Virtualization-based security Services Running (MSINFO32.exe) (Figure 1)
Figure 1: HVCI/VBS enabled shown in Windows System information
- Windows 10 or Windows 11: Windows System Information App => System Summary => Virtualization-based security Services Configured & Virtualization-based security Services Running (MSINFO32.exe) (Figure 1)
- Checking in the Windows Security Settings:
- Windows 10: Windows Settings => Update & Security => Windows Security => Device Security => Core isolation Details (Figure 2)
- Windows 11: Windows Settings => Privacy & Security => Windows Security => Device Security => Core isolation Details (Figure 2)
Figure 2: HVCI/VBS enabled shown in Windows Security settings
To enable Virtualization Based Security (VBS)/Hypervisor Enforced Code Integrity (HVCI), follow the steps above to load the Windows Security settings. Click on the radio button, under Memory Integrity, to turn the feature on. A reboot may be required.
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Article Number: 000192246
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2021
Version: 3
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