How to disable Virtualization-based security.

[kennedy20]

Hi,

I need help on how I can disable VBS on my PC, I have done everything everyone does yet it still says running.

I have taken the following steps  to try disabling Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) on my HP computer:

Summary of Attempts to Disable Virtualization-Based Security (VBS)

1. Windows Security Settings:

   • Accessed Windows Security via Settings.
   • Navigated to Device Security and Core isolation details.
   • Disabled Memory integrity and restarted the computer.

2. Group Policy Editor:

   • Launched Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
   • Navigated to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Guard.
   • Set Turn On Virtualization Based Security to Disabled.
   • Applied changes and restarted the computer.

3. Windows Registry:

   • Opened Registry Editor (regedit).
   • Navigated to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard.
   • Modified EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity value to 0.
   • Restarted the computer.

4. Command Prompt:

   • Opened Command Prompt as Administrator and ran:

     systeminfo

   • Checked for Device Guard and Credential Guard status.
   • Executed the following commands:

     bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off

     bcdedit /set sg_none 1

   • Restarted the computer after executing these commands.

5. Disabled Hyper-V Features:

   • Opened Windows Features and unchecked Hyper-V, and related features like Windows Hypervisor Platform and Virtual Machine Platform.
   • Clicked OK and restarted the computer.

6. Confirmed Group Policy Settings:

   • Reviewed settings in Group Policy Editor to ensure all relevant options under Device Guard were set to Not Configured or Disabled.

7. Checked for Conflicts:

   • Ensured Windows was up to date.
   • Temporarily disabled or uninstalled third-party antivirus or security software.

8. Windows Recovery Environment:

   • Booted into Windows Recovery Environment.
   • Accessed Command Prompt and re-ran the bcdedit commands to disable VBS.

Current Status:

Despite all these attempts, Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) remains enabled on the system.