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

  • An internet connection is available.
  • The download speed of at least 10 Mbps is available.
  • Operating system Windows 10 or 11 is installed on your computer.
  • Hardware virtualization support is turned on in the BIOS settings.
  • You have purchased and activated a Building X Connect Software subscription.
  • You are an administrator or have local admin rights to complete the installation.
  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
  1. Enable all 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 that Hyper-V is enabled on your computer by using the following command:
    Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V-All –Online
  1. If 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 that Hyper-V is enabled on your computer by using the command in step 5 and then repeat step 1-3.