Windows 8 is the first Windows client operating system to include hardware virtualization support without the need for separate downloads or installs. This feature in Windows 8 is called Client Hyper-V.

How do I enable Hyper-V in Windows 8?

To enable Client Hyper-V on Windows 8 or Windows 8.1

1. In the Control Panel, click Programs >Programs and Features.
2. Click Turn Windows features on or off.
3. Click Hyper-V, click OK, and then click Close.

How do I know if Hyper-V is enabled Windows 8?

4 Answers

1. Open Event Viewer. Click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then click Event Viewer.
2. Open the Hyper-V-Hypervisor event log. …
3. If Windows hypervisor is running, no further action is needed. …
4. Open the System log. …
5. Look for events from Hyper-V-Hypervisor for more information.