βDisable Core Isolation
Disable Core Isolation
Core Isolation is a security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that uses virtualization-based security to protect core processes from malicious software. However, you may need to disable Core Isolation for compatibility reasons with certain applications or drivers.
Disabling Core Isolation can reduce the security of your system. Only disable it if absolutely necessary.
βStep 1: Open Windows Security
Open the Start Menu
Click the
Start
button or press theWindows
key on your keyboard.
Search for Windows Security
Type
Windows Security
in the search bar and select theWindows Security
app from the search results.
βStep 2: Navigate to Device Security
Open Device Security
In the Windows Security app, click on
Device security
in the left-hand menu.
Core Isolation Details
Under the
Core isolation
section, click onCore isolation details
.
βStep 3: Disable Memory Integrity
Toggle Memory Integrity Off
In the Core isolation details window, you will see an option for
Memory integrity
. Toggle the switch toOff
.
You might need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Save any open work before proceeding.
βStep 4: Restart Your Computer
Restart
Click the
Start
button, select thePower
icon, and chooseRestart
.
βTroubleshooting
If the Memory integrity toggle is grayed out or you encounter issues disabling Core Isolation, you may need to take additional steps.
βVerify Driver Compatibility
Check for Incompatible Drivers
Some drivers might prevent you from disabling Memory integrity. Check the list of incompatible drivers by running the following command in Command Prompt:
Update or Remove Incompatible Drivers
Update the drivers from the manufacturerβs website or, if necessary, uninstall the incompatible drivers through Device Manager.
βEdit Registry (Advanced)
Editing the registry can have serious consequences if not done correctly. Proceed with caution and consider backing up the registry first.
Open Registry Editor
Press
Windows + R
, typeregedit
, and pressEnter
.
Navigate to the Core Isolation Key
Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity
.
Modify the Value
Double-click the
Enabled
entry and change its value to0
.
Restart Your Computer
Restart your computer to apply the changes.
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