This section covers the workflow for enabling Hyper-V on your computer.

  • Internet connection is available.
  • A download speed of at least 10Mbps is available.
  • You have Windows 10 operating system installed on your computer.
  • You have a Building X Connect Software subscription for your organization.
  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
  1. Enable all the features related to Hyper –V.
  • If you do not see Hyper-V features, proceed to step 4.
  1. Select OK.
  1. Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator.
  1. Verify if Hyper-V is enabled on your computer by using the following command:
    Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V-All –Online
  1. If the Hyper-V is disabled, enable it by using the following command:
    Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V-All
  1. Restart your computer.
  1. Verify if Hyper-V is enabled on your computer by using the command states in step 5 and then repeat step 1-3.