01.What is Virtualization?
**Virtualization** allows a single physical computer to function as if it were several. In 2026, this is used to test new applications without cluttering the main system, run Linux inside Windows, or even for Android emulators. However, for software like VMWare to have real performance, you first need to "give permission" for the processor to use this feature directly in the BIOS.
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02.1. Enabling in BIOS (VT-x and AMD-V)
Without this step, no virtual machine will function correctly:
- Restart the PC and enter the BIOS (DEL or F2).
- If Intel: Look for 'Intel Virtualization Technology' or 'VT-x' and change to Enabled.
- If AMD: Look for 'SVM Mode' or 'Secure Virtual Machine' and change to Enabled.
- These options are usually within the 'Advanced' or 'CPU Configuration' menu.
03.2. Configuring VMWare in 2026
Creating your first VM:
1. Download VMWare Workstation Player (free version for personal use).
2. Click on 'Create a New Virtual Machine'.
3. Select the ISO of the system you want to install (e.g., Windows 11 or Ubuntu).
4. Golden Rule: Never dedicate more than 50% of your RAM and your processor cores to the virtual machine. If you have 16GB of RAM, give a maximum of 8GB to the VM to prevent your main Windows from freezing.
04.3. Virtualization vs Hyper-V
Common Conflict: In 2026, Windows 11 has its own virtualization system called **Hyper-V**.
If you try to run VMWare and it gives a performance error or freezes, check if 'Hyper-V' and 'Windows Sandbox' are enabled in 'Windows Features'. It is often necessary to disable Hyper-V so that VMWare has full and direct access to the hardware, ensuring much more fluidity.
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