Your Windows 10 and 11 running systems come with an optional virtualization tool, Hyper-V.

If you want, you might enable it using a DISM command in PowerShell and Command Prompt.

Often this error is triggered due to issues with the DISM command.

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In any case, here are a few troubleshooting steps to fix this error and enable Hyper-V in Windows.

Check the Command for Typos

The most common contributor to this error is the use of an incorrect command.

Rerun the command and test whether the error is resolved.

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If the issue persists, check out the other ways toenable Hyper-V in Windows 11. in case you find the 0x800f080c error with the Hyper-V script, check it for errors.

Memory integrity is part of Windows 11’s Core Isolation, a virtualization-based security feature.

When enabled, it prevents threat actors from inserting malicious code into high-security system processes.

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cycle your virtual machine session and check for any improvements.

Note that editing your Windows Registry involves risk.

confirm toback up your Windows Registryandcreate a restore pointbefore proceeding with the below steps.

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That said, Hyper-V is not the only virtualization tool available on Windows.

The two popular alternatives, VirtualBox and VMWare Player are excellent virtual machine tools with distinct advantages.

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