If you are trying to run FC 26 on your PC and keep encountering hypervisor-related errors that prevent the game from launching, you are dealing with a direct conflict between Windows Virtualization Based Security and FC 26‘s anti-cheat or DRM protection layer. The VBS hypervisor conflict blocks FC 26 from accessing the kernel resources it needs during initialization, stopping the game entirely until every layer of the Windows virtualization stack is properly addressed.

Why FC 26 Conflicts With the Windows Hypervisor and VBS

FC 26 uses a kernel-level protection system that requires direct access to CPU virtualization resources during its initialization sequence. When Windows has already claimed those resources through VBS, Memory Integrity, Hyper-V, or related features, FC 26’s protection layer cannot initialize correctly and throws hypervisor errors on every launch attempt.

Common triggers include:

  • VBS and Memory Integrity locking the hypervisor stack against FC 26’s protection driver
  • Hyper-V holding exclusive CPU virtualization access in the background
  • Windows Hypervisor Platform enabling hypervisor hooks that survive Hyper-V removal
  • Secure Boot blocking FC 26’s kernel-level driver from loading at firmware level
  • AutoLoadHV boot entry pre-loading the hypervisor before FC 26 can initialize
  • Virtual Machine Platform maintaining active hypervisor hooks after feature removal
  • WSL 2 holding the hypervisor open silently during game launch
  • HvHost service reactivating hypervisor components after Windows restarts

FC 26 Hypervisor Bypass Setup – Step by Step

Step 1: Disable Hyper-V Through BCDEdit Command

The first and most critical step is stopping Windows from loading its hypervisor during the boot sequence entirely, freeing the CPU virtualization layer before FC 26 attempts to access it.

Steps:

  • Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin)
  • Type the following command and press Enter: bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
  • Wait for the confirmation message: The operation completed successfully
  • Do not restart yet — work through all steps before rebooting for maximum effect

Step 2: Remove All Hyper-V Related Windows Features

Disabling the BCDEdit entry alone does not strip all hypervisor components. Therefore, removing every Hyper-V related feature through Windows Features ensures nothing reactivates the stack during FC 26’s launch sequence.

Steps:

  • Press Win + R, type optionalfeatures, and press Enter
  • Locate and uncheck each of the following features: Hyper-V Windows Hypervisor Platform Virtual Machine Platform
  • Click OK and allow Windows to process the feature removal completely
  • Do not restart yet — continue to Step 3

Step 3: Disable VBS and Memory Integrity

VBS and Memory Integrity are the primary cause of hypervisor conflicts in FC 26. Both features maintain an independent hold on the hypervisor layer that persists even after Hyper-V is fully removed. Consequently, FC 26’s protection driver cannot access the kernel resources it needs without these features being explicitly disabled.

Steps:

  • Press Win + I and navigate to Privacy and Security, then Windows Security
  • Select Device Security and click Core Isolation Details
  • Toggle Memory Integrity to Off
  • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and navigate to: Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, Device Guard
  • Double-click Turn On Virtualization Based Security and set it to Disabled
  • Click Apply and OK to save the policy change
  • Do not restart yet — proceed to Step 4

Step 4: Disable Secure Boot in BIOS

Secure Boot enforces firmware-level driver signature validation that blocks FC 26’s kernel protection driver from loading. Disabling it at the BIOS level removes this firmware barrier and allows FC 26’s components to initialize without signature interference.

Steps:

  • Restart your PC and enter BIOS/UEFI using F2, Delete, F10, or F12 depending on your motherboard brand
  • Navigate to the Security or Boot tab in BIOS
  • Locate Secure Boot and set it to Disabled
  • Save your changes and exit BIOS
  • Allow Windows to boot fully and continue with the remaining steps before launching FC 26

Step 5: Disable the HvHost Service

The HvHost service supports Hyper-V guest partition operations and quietly reactivates hypervisor components in the background even after all related features are disabled. Stopping and disabling this service permanently closes this background reactivation pathway.

Steps:

  • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter
  • Scroll down and locate HV Host Service in the services list
  • Right-click it and select Properties
  • Set the Startup Type to Disabled
  • Click Stop if the service is currently running
  • Click Apply and OK to save the change

Step 6: Shut Down WSL 2 and Clear the AutoLoadHV Boot Entry

WSL 2 holds the Windows hypervisor open silently during normal Windows sessions. Additionally, the AutoLoadHV boot entry forces the hypervisor to pre-initialize before FC 26 can claim the CPU virtualization layer. Addressing both together eliminates the final background hypervisor pathway.

Steps:

  • Open Windows Terminal as Administrator and run: wsl –shutdown
  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run these commands separately: bcdedit /set {current} hypervisorlaunchtype off bcdedit /deletevalue {current} hypervisorlaunchtype
  • Confirm both commands return a success message
  • Restart your PC fully at this point before proceeding to Step 7

Step 7: Restore Driver Signature Enforcement Settings

Incorrect boot configuration settings related to driver signature enforcement break the certificate trust chain that FC 26’s protection driver depends on during initialization. Restoring these settings ensures Windows accepts FC 26’s kernel driver through the correct trust chain.

Steps:

  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator
  • Run the following commands one at a time: bcdedit /set testsigning off bcdedit /set nointegritychecks off bcdedit /set loadoptions ENABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
  • Restart your PC after all three commands complete successfully
  • Confirm the Test Mode watermark is absent from your desktop after restarting

Step 8: Configure Antivirus Exclusions and Disable Controlled Folder Access

Antivirus real-time protection and Controlled Folder Access silently block FC 26’s protection components from writing and accessing their required files, causing hypervisor and service initialization errors alongside the VBS conflict.

Steps:

  • Open Windows Security and go to Virus and Threat Protection
  • Click Manage Ransomware Protection and toggle Controlled Folder Access to Off
  • Navigate to Virus and Threat Protection Settings and click Add or Remove Exclusions
  • Click Add an Exclusion and select Folder
  • Add the entire FC 26 installation directory as an exclusion
  • Restart your PC after completing this step

How to Re-Enable VBS and Hyper-V After Playing FC 26

If you use Hyper-V, WSL 2, or Windows Sandbox for other tasks, restoring the full hypervisor and VBS stack after your FC 26 session takes only a few minutes.

Steps:

  • Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run: bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype auto
  • Press Win + R, type optionalfeatures, and re-enable: Hyper-V, Windows Hypervisor Platform, Virtual Machine Platform
  • Open Windows Security and re-enable Memory Integrity under Core Isolation
  • Open Services and set HV Host Service Startup Type back to Manual or Automatic
  • Re-enable Secure Boot through BIOS if your environment requires it
  • Restart your PC to apply all changes fully

Conclusion

The FC 26 hypervisor bypass setup for VBS requires addressing every layer of the Windows virtualization stack in the correct order to fully resolve all related launch errors. By disabling Hyper-V through BCDEdit, removing all related Windows features, turning off VBS and Memory Integrity, clearing the AutoLoadHV boot entry, disabling the HvHost service, shutting down WSL 2, and configuring antivirus exclusions, every known hypervisor conflict blocking FC 26 is eliminated in a single session. Follow every step from top to bottom, restart your PC after Step 6, and FC 26 will launch cleanly without any VBS or hypervisor-related errors standing in the way.