# 1. Virtualization

* Firstly, let's check if you have Virtualization on already. You can do so by opening Task Manager, then opening the performance tab.

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* If your Virtualization says it's disabled, then lets head to your BIOS to turn it on. If it is enabled, then you can go ahead and skip to the next step.

  * ### Virtualization for Intel Users: <a href="#virtualization-for-intel-users" id="virtualization-for-intel-users"></a>

    Once in your BIOS settings, head over to the advanced tab and select CPU configuration.

    From there, go to Intel Virtualization Technology, and enable it. Your BIOS settings may differ depending on your manufacturer. Do not exit BIOS, as the next step requires you to be in it.

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  * ### Virtualization for AMD Users: <a href="#virtualization-for-amd-users" id="virtualization-for-amd-users"></a>

    Once in your BIOS settings, head over to the advanced tab and select CPU configuration.

    From there, go to SVM Mode, and enable it. Your BIOS settings may differ depending on your manufacturer. Do not exit BIOS, as the next step requires you to be in it.

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