Hyper-V is a virtualization technology that allows users to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine using Hyper-V virtual machines. It is a valuable tool for developers, IT professionals, and college students who need to experiment with various software environments and coding projects. Hyper-V is available on Windows 11 Pro and higher editions, but it is not available on Windows 11 Home. However, it is possible to install Hyper-V on Windows 11 Home by following some workarounds.

To enable Hyper-V on Windows 11, you need to check and enable virtualization on the UEFI (BIOS) and then open Settings > Apps > Optional features > More Windows features. Check the “Hyper-V” item, and click “OK” . After enabling Hyper-V on your Windows 11 machine, you may want to configure some settings to optimize your virtual machine performance. Hyper-V Manager is the tool that allows you to create and run virtual machines.

If you want to install Hyper-V on Windows 11 Home, you need to follow some additional steps. You can use PowerShell to install Hyper-V on Windows 11 Home. However, it requires some technical knowledge and experience with PowerShell commands.