Hyper-V on Arm

You can use Hyper-V to create and run virtual machines using Windows 11 on Arm.

What should I consider before installing Hyper-V?

Arm virtual machines on Windows with Hyper-V require Windows 11 version 22H2 or newer.

To check your Windows version hold down the Windows Key and press R. In the Run dialog box type winver.

A dialog will appear with your version information.

Look for Version 22H2 or newer.

Here is a screenshot of winver:

Follow the instructions below to enable Hyper-V on Windows on Arm.

There are multiple ways to enable Hyper-V:

• Use the Control Panel
• Use the Command Prompt or PowerShell command line

Pick one alternative, you don’t need to do both.

How do I enable Hyper-V using the Control Panel?

1. Click the Windows button, find and open the Control Panel

2. In Control Panel click Programs and then click Turn Windows features on or off

A dialog should appear:

3. Select Hyper-V and click OK

How do I enable Hyper-V from the command line?

1. Open a Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell (as Administrator)

2. Run the DISM command below to enable Hyper-V:

    

        
        
            DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V
        
    

The output should include the message:

    

        
        The operation completed successfully.

        
    

Restart

Restart your computer to finish enabling Hyper-V.

Start Hyper-V

Hyper-V Manager should now be available in the applications menu.

You are now ready to use Hyper-V to create virtual machines on your Windows on Arm device.