# Hyper-V on Arm

## How do I install Hyper-V on Arm?
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| Last updated:  | 22 Jun 2026 |

| Author: | Jason Andrews, Arm [GitHub](https://github.com/jasonrandrews) [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/jason-andrews-7b05a8) |
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| Official docs: | [View](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/) |

This guide shows you how to install and use the tool with the most common configuration. For advanced options and complete reference information, see the official documentation. Some install guides also include optional next steps to help you explore related workflows or integrations.

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

> **Note**  
> There is nothing to download to enable Hyper-V.

## What should I consider before enabling 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`:

![Image Alt Text:Windows version](/install-guides/_images/winver.png)

> **Note**  
> You must enable Hyper-V on a physical computer. It cannot be enabled on a virtual machine such as an Azure Arm instance running Windows 11.

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:

![Image Alt Text:Hyper-V off](/install-guides/_images/hyper-v-1.png)

1. Select Hyper-V and click OK

![Image Alt Text:Hyper-V on](/install-guides/_images/hyper-v-2.png)

## 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 your computer to finish enabling Hyper-V.

## How do I start Hyper-V?
Hyper-V Manager should now be available in the applications menu.

![Image Alt Text:Hyper-V manager](/install-guides/_images/hyper-v-manager.png)

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