How to Set Up Hyper-V Virtual Machines in Windows 11

Virtual machines are a powerful way to run multiple operating systems, test software in isolated environments, and build lab setups without needing extra hardware. If you’re on Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, you already have access to Hyper-V, Microsoft’s built-in virtualization platform.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through enabling Hyper-V and setting up your first virtual machine on Windows 11.