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Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

  • 1.  Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 18, 2024 02:59 PM

    HI

    I just have updated windows 11 to 24H2 and after that when i try to launch esxi as a virtual machine in workstation pro 17.6.1 I am getting following error

    Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT is not supported on this platform.

    Before upgrade it was working just fine but now with newest update i am no longer able to open ESXi as a virtual machine. I have tried all fixes available on internet but no luck

    I am sure that it is Windows 24H2 update. I am not in any rush it is lab environment but just wondering did anyone else had issues



  • 2.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 03:20 AM

    I have exactly the same error and as you say, I already did everything without any success, I even formatted the computer without success. I think we will have to wait for an update to correct said error.




  • 3.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 03:20 AM

    Apart from me I also have a group of colleagues with the same problem, they tried everything for more than a week of trying everything without success.




  • 4.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 03:17 PM
    Edited by gbohn Oct 19, 2024 03:18 PM

    You may have already checked this out, but did updating to 24H2 enable Hyper-V on the host by any chance (through any of it's many 'security features' getting enabled)? 

    That could possibly change you from from running Workstation in 

    vmx Monitor Mode: CPL0

    to

    vmx Monitor Mode: ULM

    which would not support "Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT" if I understand correctly.

    Your vmware.log for the guest would tell you which mode you are running in I would think.




  • 5.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 03:46 PM
    I disabled all these features but will see vmx file and try to change hyper v is disabled but still same thing

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  • 6.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 05:19 PM
    Yes vmx monitor mode changed to ULM

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  • 7.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 20, 2024 04:46 PM

    This is exactly what happened I disabled Hyper-V but still the same thing




  • 8.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 21, 2024 10:37 AM

    it is exactly what happened so what can be done about it or nothing can be done




  • 9.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 21, 2024 02:19 PM

    I am only running Windows 11 23H2 at the moment (with all of Hyper-V disabled), so I can't address 24H2.

    I do remember that (at the time) to get hyper-v disabled I needed to disable all of the various 'Security features' that enable it (like 'core isolation') and after that use the command-line "bcdedit" command (shown in another post of this thread).

    I don't know if that will still work with 24H2 or not.




  • 10.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 22, 2024 08:43 AM

    disabled but still it is running VBS is still running although i disabled it however VBS still showing as running




  • 11.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 03:58 PM

    24H2 introduces virtual device security in the kernel.   Open task manager and look for the process 'secure system'.   I believe it visualizes device drivers and other core kernel components.   And it consumes a lot of memory in doing so.   If you open settings / privacy & security / Windows security / device security and disable a bunch of stuff that may work.    When you installed  Workstation did you get the message that HyperV was required?   That is one sign.    You may also have to rip out all the HyperV stuff on the host.




  • 12.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 19, 2024 05:12 PM
    Most likely I will have to revert back since no viable solution is available

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  • 13.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 20, 2024 02:44 AM

    Consider Windows 2025 server eval.   You lose all the silly apps that come with 24H2.    You lose the kernel virtualization thingys.   You should be able to do nested VM guests.




  • 14.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 20, 2024 06:27 AM
    I am able to run virtual machines but just not esxi which was working in 23H2

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  • 15.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 22, 2024 08:43 AM

    I did disabled but it is still running no effect




  • 16.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 22, 2024 10:01 AM

    IT says Installer detected the host has Hyper-V or Device/Credential guard enabled

    How do I turn this off




  • 17.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 21, 2024 09:14 AM
    Edited by Pollard Oct 21, 2024 09:15 AM

    For some reason the GUI doesn't work on windows 11 to disable hyper-v run this in administrator command line for the fix. 

    bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off




  • 18.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 21, 2024 12:42 PM

    None of that works in Windows 11 24h2, everything on the network has already been tested, even reinstalling the system. It is definitely a VMware problem with Windows 11 24h2 that does not allow nested virtualization.




  • 19.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 22, 2024 08:44 AM

    this works in 23H2 but not on 24H2




  • 20.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 21, 2024 06:32 PM

    VMWare Workstation 17.6.1 can do nested virtualization.    I am using Windows 2025 server eval as the host.    I have ESXi 7x running.    Under it I have 2 copies of server 2022 running.   The issue is not 17.6.1.   The issue is Win11 24h2.   You have uninstall anything to do with HyperV from the Win11 24h2 host.   Then install 17.6.1.   During the install of 17.6.1 if you get the popup to install HyperV then HyperV has not been fully removed from the host.   Or you can use a 2025 server host.   Or a LInux host.




  • 21.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 21, 2024 10:13 PM

    Everything is already uninstalled, which is why it is mentioned that everything you can find on the internet has already been tested. I even contacted Microsoft support for the problem and not even they, with remote support, can understand why it doesn't work if everything is already as it should, device guard, policies, etc., even BIOS updates by hardware manufacturers already providing support. I tried on two other computers and both give the same problem with Windows 11 24H2. I even tried using virtualbox and virtualbox does not have problems of this type if it accepts nested virtualization, the problem is most likely something related to vmware workstation




  • 22.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 22, 2024 09:59 AM

    Funny how it works with server 2025.    It is a Windows 11 24h2 issue.    Talk to Microsoft.




  • 23.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 22, 2024 08:45 AM

    Yes VMware workstation pro 17.6.1 is working good in 23H2 but not in windows 11 24H2 




  • 24.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 23, 2024 05:53 PM

    You would think that VT-x no longer being available on 24H2 would have been something that was broadcast.  

    Does anyone know if Hyper-V has access to using VT-x on windows 11 24H2?




  • 25.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Oct 24, 2024 02:29 AM

    Hi,

    Could you please provide the support bundle from WS on Windows 11 24H2 host?




  • 26.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 08:10 AM

    HI

    The problem is that I cannot disable Virtualization based security. If there is a way to disable that in Windows 11 24H2 then nested virtualization will work but I cannot disable it as I was able in 23H2 this is just lab computer at home I use it to test new scripts and some other stuff before I implement it in production at work




  • 27.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 09:41 AM

    for what it is worth problem is fixed now and VBS is not running now there are at least 50 registry keys you need to disable and I cannot get all of them i was just disabling one after another and eventually VBS is showing not running

    You can close this thing now




  • 28.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 12:23 PM

    I have updated BIOS from HP and removed few more registry entries and it is working now so you can disregard. 




  • 29.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 03:54 PM

    It is the only thing that I had not thought about trying the registry keys since that consumes time to disable them in my case I think I will try it on the weekend in my free time




  • 30.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 03:54 PM

    I attach my WS because I still have the problem and I have tried everything without any success. I hope it will be helpful to solve the problem because it is urgent due to my study and work laboratories. Thank you for your support.




  • 31.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 03:50 PM

    It is unclear if 24h2 can do nested virtualization.   There are a number of steps you need to do in order for that to work.   No one has posted all the steps they have tried starting with a check in the BIOS to make sure cpu virtulation is available.   Along with that try these:

    go to services and disable all 'hyperv'got to tasks and disable all hypervsettings / security / disable memory core isolation
    powershell:   disable-windowsoptionalfeature -online -featurename microsoft-hyper-v-all
    dism /online /disable-feature /featurename:microsoft-hyper-v-all
    reg: system\currentcontrolset\control\deviceguard   enablevirtualizationbasedsecurity dword value 0
    bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off

    I am happy using 2025 as the host.   Nested virtualization works and I dont have the bloatware.

    Someone please save me the time of trying 24h2 host myself.    Someone please post that they can do nested virtualization on 24h2.




  • 32.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 29, 2024 01:35 PM
    Edited by Jason McClellan Oct 31, 2024 08:40 AM

    After few days I've managed to disable VBS in Windows 11 Pro 24H2.

    To be sure that UEFI variables are not taking precedense ove OS/registry settings I've followed the steps described here:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/credential-guard/configure?tabs=reg

    Then I found this:

    https://www.jaspreet.net/2024/10/11/2731/how-to-properly-disable-virtualization-based-security-vbs-in-windows-11-24h2/

    Which also mention disabling Tamper Protection.

    After few restarts systeminfo (run it from cmd or powershell) eventually shows:
    Virtualization-based security: Status: Not enabled :-)

    And VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1 no longer complains about lack of support for VT-x/EPT.

    Hope it helps someone.

    Cheers everybody!



  • 33.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 29, 2024 02:29 PM
    Just disable virtualization based security

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  • 34.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Dec 04, 2024 04:54 PM

    It's not that easy... You can get into a situation where VBS is not running byt Hyper-V is ...

    Still trying to figure out how to get rid of this insane "... a hypervisor has been detected" ... 




  • 35.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Oct 24, 2024 03:51 PM

    disable the Linux subsystem, that prevents any other virtualization.




  • 36.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Nov 06, 2024 09:57 AM

    I've found a solution on another website. As I don't know if I can post links, just search for Device Guard and Credential Guard hardware readiness tool. You will find a link to a Microsoft website. Download the tool, read the instructions and run it. It took me 3 minutes and after DAYS VBS is finally disabled. Good Luck!




  • 37.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Dec 24, 2024 05:00 AM

    I believe the only way to disable VBS on Windows 24H2 is by using that Microsoft tool(Device Guard and Credential Guard hardware readiness tool). I've tried every other method, but none of them work for this version. I highly recommend anyone using Windows 24H2 to utilize this tool.




  • 38.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Dec 29, 2024 02:03 PM

    FWIW this worked for me on Windows 11 24H2 and VMware Workstation 17.6.2:

    • Use Microsoft "Device Guard and Credential Guard hardware readiness tool" (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53337) to disable "Device Guard" and "Credential Guard" => Reboot => Confirm the changes when Windows asks for it at an early stage in the boot process
    • Disable Hyper-V running "bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off" => Reboot

    After that, VMWare Workstation is able to do nested virtualization again, which means it's using the VMware hypervisor, and not Hyper-V




  • 39.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Feb 27, 2025 01:57 PM

    Hi Hartmut,

    I just disabled "Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT". It worked for me.

    VM>Processor>Virtual engine> Uncheck Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT.




  • 40.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Jan 28, 2025 01:53 PM

    VMWARE Workstation Pro 15.5.5 work!!!




  • 41.  RE: Windows 11 24H2 update and Workstation Pro cannot do nested virtualization

    Posted Apr 16, 2025 06:35 PM

    I wrote a blog post about this issue with a work-around script but also with precautions because the work-around for this issue could modify Windows Hello settings and Bitlocker settings. 

    https://metisit.com/nieuws/virtualization-issues-with-vmware-workstation-pro-on-windows-11-version-24h2/