# Why in some computers you have to enable virtualization?

Some computer require to change BIOS settings to enable virtualization in order to run Oracle VM. Why does it happen only on some computers? Is this random?

##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: almost 7 years ago
- Author title: IT Manager
- Net upvotes: 1


## Comments
### Comment 1

If want to work with multiple operating systems with one Host PC you can use this.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: almost 5 years ago
- Author title: RTL design engineer



### Comment 2

On Windows 10 machine, the OS uses the same virtual connection as a VM, so in order to use Virtual box or other VM manager you have to disable the OS from using it.  If not, the VM manager is blocked

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Senior Software Engineer and Solution Architect at Ericsson --
Educator of all things Computer Science and STEM




## Related Product
[Oracle VM](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-vm/reviews)

## Related Category
[Server Virtualization](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)

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