[PC Genie]

I have a new laptop that came with 64 bit Windows 8.1.  I've set the BIOS to allow for virtualization and I've looked for the hyper-v in the Window's features, but it is not there.  Is Windows Server 2012 R2 required to use the hyper-v feature or do I need a different version of Windows 8.1?

 

I've used Virtualbox on this laptop, so I know that the virtualization works, but where is the hyper-v?  I removed the Virtualbox in case that there may be a virtual conflict.

Edited by PC Genie, 28 September 2015 - 11:31 AM.

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I believe you need Pro or Ultimate for Hyper-V.

[Ztruker]

I believe you need Pro or Ultimate for Hyper-V.

[PC Genie]

Thanks for your reply.  Can someone give me confirmation on that?

I believe you need Pro or Ultimate for Hyper-V.

[Ztruker]

How about this:     Client Hyper-V

 

 

Requirements

Hyper-V requires a computer with a supported 64-bit processor that has Second Level Address Translation (SLAT). For information about checking and changing the virtualization support settings of your system BIOS, consult your system manufacturer.

4 GB of RAM is required.

Hyper-V is only available in the following versions of Windows:

• Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Edition

• Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit Edition

• Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition

• Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64-bit Edition

[PC Genie]

Best Answer

Ok.  Thanks.