Can't find the option to turn off Virtualization-Based Security (VBS)

Kjetil 0 Reputation points
2024-12-10T12:05:14.7033333+00:00

My PC is unable to overclock since VBS is running.

I have tried to disable VBS, first in Settings (it says: No results for 'core isolation' when typing it in the search bar), then in regedit (but the 'EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity' - line doesn't show up), it seems undoable on my computer. Where can I locate it and turn it off?

I'm on an HP Omen 30L and running Windows 11 Home.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-11T07:39:01.4333333+00:00

    Hello Kjetil,

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.'=

    You could follow these steps to Disable VBS:

    1. Open Windows Security Settings:

    • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.

    • Go to Privacy & security.

    • Click on Windows Security.

    1. Access Device Security:

    • In the Windows Security window, click on Device security.

    • Under Core isolation, click on Core isolation details.

    1. Turn Off Memory Integrity:

    • In the Core isolation details, toggle Memory integrity to Off.

    • Restart your computer to apply the changes.

    Additional Methods

    If the above steps don't work, you can try these additional methods:

    1. Using Group Policy Editor (Note: Group Policy Editor is not available in Windows 11 Home by default):

    • Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

    • Navigate to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Guard.

    • Double-click on Turn On Virtualization Based Security.

    • Select Disabled, then click Apply and OK.

    • Restart your computer.

    1. Disable Windows Virtualization Features:

    • Press Windows + R, type optionalfeatures.exe, and press Enter.

    • In the Windows Features dialog, uncheck the following options:

    • Hyper-V

    • Virtual Machine Platform

    • Windows Hypervisor Platform

    • Click OK and restart your computer.

    1. Using the Registry Editor:

    • Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

    • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard.

    • Set the value of EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity to 0.

    • Restart your computer.

    References:

    [Sharing]: How to disable Microsoft VBS to resume features i... - HP ...

    How to Disable VBS in Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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