Sometimes when you try to start the training VM, an error message saying that VT-x is disabled in the BIOS for all CPU modes appears.
Please see the screenshots below. Note that such errors may occur in any virtualization software, not only in VirtualBox or VMware.
The error “VT-x is disabled in the BIOS for all CPU modes” appears if virtualization is not enabled on your Windows computer. Many Windows computers have virtualization disabled by default at the BIOS level, so it needs to be enabled to run a virtual machine.
Please follow the steps below to enable virtualization:
- Power ON or Restart your host computer.
- Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the F2 or Del or Enter The key may vary depending on your computer system model; please follow the on-screen instruction during Power ON.
- Look for an option labeled Virtualization Technology or Intel® Virtualization Technology under the CPU Configurations, System Configurations, Advanced, or Security tab, then check if the option is enabled or disabled.
- If the option is disabled, enable it.
- Save the BIOS settings and Boot into Windows by pressing the F10. The key may vary depending on your system model.
Feel free to use these general instructions if needed:
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In my experience as a quality assurance engineer, I've encountered the frustrating "VT-x is disabled in the BIOS" error message when working with VirtualBox. It's a common issue that can leave you puzzled about its cause.
From my perspective, the solution to this problem is actually quite straightforward. The error message indicates that VT-x, a hardware virtualization technology required by VirtualBox, is disabled in the BIOS. There are only two possible explanations for this: either your CPU doesn't support VT-x (which is unlikely considering most modern CPUs do support it) or it's simply disabled in the BIOS settings.
To resolve this issue, enabling VT-x in the BIOS is necessary. However, the steps to do so may vary depending on the manufacturer and model of your computer. It's always advisable to refer to your computer's documentation for specific instructions. Once you've successfully enabled VT-x, you should be able to start your virtual machine without encountering any further problems.
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