How to Disable VBS for a Faster Windows 11 PC?

VBS(Virtualization Based Security) is a security feature that uses hardware virtualization. Windows uses this “virtual secure mode” to host several security solutions, providing them with much higher protection from vulnerabilities and preventing the use of malicious exploits. It allows users to avoid unsigned drivers, codes, software, etc., from residing in your system’s memory. It creates a secure and isolated memory region from the regular operating system, allowing users to host various security solutions.

Microsoft introduced the VBS in Windows 10, which is now part of Windows 11. According to Microsoft, when VBS is enabled, you can enjoy the same level of security on your PCs as commercial PCs. However, when VBS turns on, it will adversely affect PC performance. Most ordinary users do not need VBS protection, so you can turn off this bulletproof security after installing Windows 11 or purchasing a Windows 11 PC to gear up your PC performance.

PC Gamer and Tom’s Hardware revealed that your PC performance degradation might reach 28% when VBS turns on your PC. If you need to enjoy your Windows 11 PC’s full potential, you should turn off the VBS. If you are a gamer, turning off VBS, you can quickly notice improved gaming performance.

In this article, you will learn how to turn VBS (Virtualization-Based Security) off Windows 11 PCs.

How to Check Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Status on Windows 11?

Do these steps to find whether Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) is enabled on your PC:-

Step 1. Press Windows + R keys on the keyboard to invoke the Run dialog box.

Step 2. Type msinfo32 in the Run box and then tap on Enter from the keyboard to open the System Information window.

Step 3. Pick System Summary on the left side bar of the System Information window. Besides the “Virtualization-based security” item, you can visit its status. If it is “Running,” it means VBS is enabled on your Windows 11 PC. Though, if you find “Not enabled,” VBS is disabled on your PC.

How to Disable VBS by Removing Windows Components in Windows 11?

If you can block the Windows Components responsible for VBS, then VBS will be disabled automatically. Specifically, you need to disable Windows Hypervisor Platform, Virtual Machine Platform, and Microsoft Defender Application Guard on your Windows 11 PC.

Do these steps to turn off VBS by removing Windows Components in Windows 11:-

Step 1. Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2. Type the following in the Run dialog box and hit Enter from the keyboard to call up the Windows Features dialog:-

optionalfeatures.exe

Step 3. In the Windows Features, uncheck Windows Hypervisor Platform, Virtual Machine Platform, and Microsoft Defender Application Guard (If available, you will find Microsoft Defender Application Guard under Media Features).

Step 4. Hit OK button.

Step 5. Reboot your Windows 11 machine to apply the changes.

How to Turn Off VBS (Virtualization Based Security) from Windows 11 Settings?

Do these steps tp block the VBS via Windows 11 Settings:-

Step 1. Open the Settings app.

Step 2. Pick the Privacy & security option in the left sidebar of the Settings window.

Step 3. Tap on the Windows Security tile.

Step 4. Pick the Open Windows Security button.

Step 5. Switch to the Device security tab on the Windows Security window.

Step 6. Tap on the Core isolation details link on the middle pane.

Step 7. In the following screen, turn off the toggle switch Memory Integrity to disable the feature.

Step 8. Reboot your computer to apply the changes.

After that, open some apps and games to check their performance.

How to Disable VBS using Command Prompt?

Do these steps to turn off VBS via Command Prompt:-

Step 1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Step 2. Type the following in the Command Prompt window and hit the Enter key on the keyboard:-

bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off

Step 3. Reboot your PC to apply the changes.

How to Disable VBS using Local Group Policy Editor?

Do these steps to disable VBS through Local Group Policy Editor:-

Step 1. Open Local Group Policy Editor.

Step 2. Browse to the following path in the left sidebar:-

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Guard

Step 3. Double-click on the policy name and Turn On Virtualization Based Security on the opposite side.

Step 4. Pick Disabled.

Step 5. Hit Apply.

Step 6. Click on the OK.

Step 7. Restart your PC.

How to Disable VBS through Registry Editor?

Do these steps to turn off VBS using Registry Editor:-

Step 1. Open Registry Editor.

Step 2. Browse to the following path in the left sidebar of the Registry Editor window:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard

Step 3. Right-click on the DeviceGuard folder to pick New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Step 4. Name the newly created REG_DWORD as EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity.

Step 5. Double-click on the EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity REG_DWORD to set its “Value data” to the following:-

• 0: block VBS.
• 1: allow VBS.

Step 6. Reboot your PC to apply the changes.