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Microsoft® Hardware-Assisted Virtualization Detection Tool

Brief Description
The Hardware-assisted virtualization (HAV) detection tool checks if the computer processor supports HAV and if this setting is enabled.

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Quick Details
Version:1.0
Date Published:10/19/2009
Language:English
Download Size:180 KB - 1.0 MB*
*Download size depends on selected download components.

Overview

Windows Virtual PC requires processors capable of hardware-assisted virtualization with AMD-V™, Intel® VT or VIA® VT turned on in the BIOS.

The HAV detection tool helps you check if the computer processor supports hardware virtualization. The tool also checks if this feature is enabled on the processor.

For more information about Windows Virtual PC, please visit the Windows Virtual PC website.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7; Windows Vista Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3
Note: Only the following versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista is supported:
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1, 2 (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, Ultimate)
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Professional), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Professional)
  • Hard disk requirement: 1MB

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Instructions

  • Download the application (havdetectiontool.exe) to your local machine. There is only one installer for both 32 bit and 64 bit machines.
  • Double click on the application and follow the prompts. Note: The tool requires administrator privileges.
  • Refer to the User Guide for more details.

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Files in This Download

The links in this section correspond to separate files available in this download. Download the files most appropriate for you.
File Name:File Size

HAV Detection Tool - User Guide.mht

881 KB

havdetectiontool.exe

180 KB

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