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Fix: VMware Workstation and Hyper-V are Not Compatible
Insufficient memory can cause Hyper-V’s incompatibility with VMware
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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It can be quite annoying if you get the Hyper-V not compatible with VMware error after installing a virtualization application on a Windows machine.
This error is almost inevitable because Windows 11 cannot run another Virtual Machine creator alongside Hyper-V. Regardless, fixing the VMware and Hyper-V incompatibility issues is still possible.
Why is VMware not compatible with Hyper-V?
Whenever the Hyper-V role is enabled, the virtualization extensions are not exposed to type 2 hypervisors installed on a Windows machine, hence the incompatibility issue. However, other factors responsible for this error are:
What can I do if VMware is not compatible with Hyper-V?
You should ensure to perform the following preparatory checks before engaging in any troubleshooting or settings tweaks:
Having checked these and the issue persists, proceed to the advanced fixes below.
1. Uninstall Hyper-V in the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
You can follow similar steps for Windows Server 2016. However, should you later need to re-enable Hyper-V, you can check our guide onhow to Install Hyper-V in Windows 11.
2. Turn off Virtualization Based Security
Alternatively, if you can’t seem to access Virtualization-Based Security, you can readhow to disable VBS on Windows 11 PCsand find some relevant solutions.
3. Disable Hyper-V using PowerShell
If you want to re-enable Hyper-V in PowerShell, you can read through our guide onenabling Hyper-V in Windows 11.
You can also check our detailed guide on what to do ifVMware workstation and Hyper-V are not compatible with Windows 11.
However, if the Hyper-V to VMware compatibility problems persists, you should consider checking our article tofix Windows 11 Hyper-V errors.
If you have new queries or suggestions about other fixes that have worked for you, kindly drop them in the comments section. We will appreciate your input.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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