How to Disable Virtualization Based Security (VBS) in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Virtualization Based Security (VBS) is a security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 designed to isolate critical processes using virtualization technology. While VBS provides enhanced data protection, it can also slow down certain performance-intensive applications. If you need to disable VBS, follow these steps for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Step 1: Disable VBS via Windows Settings

The easiest way to disable VBS is through the system settings. Here’s how:

  1. Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
  2. Go to Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection.
  3. Click on Manage settings under the Virus & Threat Protection Settings section.
  4. Scroll down to find the Core Isolation section.
  5. Turn off Memory integrity in Core Isolation.
  6. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Step 2: Disable VBS through Group Policy Editor (for Professional Versions of Windows)

If you have a professional version of Windows, you can use the Group Policy Editor to disable VBS:

  1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
  2. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Guard.
  3. Find and open Turn On Virtualization Based Security.
  4. Select Disabled, then click Apply and OK.
  5. Restart your system.

Step 3: Disable VBS via the Windows Registry

For advanced users, you can use the Registry Editor to disable VBS. Be cautious, as editing the registry can affect system stability.

  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard.
  3. Locate the EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity key. If it doesn’t exist, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value with that name.
  4. Set the value to 0 to disable VBS.
  5. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Step 4: Check the VBS Status

To confirm that VBS is disabled, you can check its status using system information:

  1. Press Win + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
  2. In the System Information window, find the Virtualization-based Security line. If VBS is disabled, it should display No next to it.

By following these steps, you can disable Virtualization Based Security on Windows 10 or Windows 11, potentially improving performance in some applications and games. However, keep in mind that VBS adds an extra layer of security, so disabling it may make your system more vulnerable.