Install Hyper-V Manager on Windows 11

Step-by-Step Guide to Install Hyper-V Manager in Windows 11

Hyper-V is a native hypervisor for creating and managing virtual machines on Windows.
System Requirements
  • Windows 11 Edition: Pro, Enterprise, or Education (Not available on Home edition)
  • 64-bit CPU with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT)
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
  • Virtualization Support: Enabled in BIOS/UEFI
    Check via Task Manager > Performance > CPU > "Virtualization: Enabled"
Method 1: Enable Hyper-V via Windows Features
  1. Press Win + S, type Turn Windows features on or off, and open it
  2. Check the box for Hyper-V (include all sub-components)
  3. Click OK and restart your PC
Method 2: Enable via PowerShell
 Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All                 
                                          Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V -All

Steps:

  1. Run PowerShell as Administrator
  2. Execute the above command
  3. Restart when prompted
Method 3: Enable via Command Prompt (DISM)
 DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V                 
                                          DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /All /FeatureName:Microsoft-Hyper-V

Steps:

  1. Run Command Prompt as Administrator
  2. Execute the DISM command
  3. Restart your PC

Verify Installation

  • After reboot, search for Hyper-V Manager
  • Confirm the app launches successfully
Troubleshooting
  • Hyper-V missing? Verify Windows edition (Pro/Enterprise/Education)
  • Virtualization disabled? Enable Intel VT-x or AMD-V in BIOS/UEFI
  • Installation errors? Run Windows Update first

Next Steps

  • Create virtual machines using Hyper-V Manager
  • Configure virtual switches for networking
*For visual guidance, add screenshots of key steps (Windows Features menu, BIOS settings) to this document.*