How to enable Virtualization Technology (VT) in Lenovo Laptop?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2025

Let me share with you, steps to enable Virtualization Technology (VT) on a Lenovo X280:

  1. Shut Down the Laptop:
    Completely power off your Lenovo laptop.
  2. Enter the BIOS Setup:
    • Press the power button to turn on the laptop.
    • As soon as the Lenovo logo appears, repeatedly press the F1 key until you enter the BIOS setup.
  3. Navigate to the Security Tab:
    • Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move to the Security tab in the BIOS menu.
How to enable Virtualization Technology (VT) in Lenovo Laptop
How to enable Virtualization Technology (VT) in Lenovo Laptop
  1. Locate Virtualization Technology:
    • Find the option labeled Virtualization Technology (or similar wording like IntelĀ® Virtualization Technology).
VT lenovo laptop
VT lenovo laptop
  1. Enable VT:
    • Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled.
HOW TO ON Virtualization in lenovo
HOW TO ON Virtualization in lenovo
  1. Save and Exit:
    • Press F10 to save your changes.
    • Confirm the changes when prompted, and then the laptop will reboot with VT enabled.

Try this method to enable VT in following Lenovo Laptop models

1. ThinkPad Series (Business-focused)

  • ThinkPad X1 Carbon
  • ThinkPad X1 Yoga
  • ThinkPad X1 Extreme
  • ThinkPad T Series : ThinkPad T20, ThinkPad T21, ThinkPad T22, ThinkPad T23, ThinkPad T30, ThinkPad T40, ThinkPad T40p, ThinkPad T41, ThinkPad T41p, ThinkPad T42, ThinkPad T42p, ThinkPad T43, ThinkPad T43p, ThinkPad T60, ThinkPad T60p, ThinkPad T61, ThinkPad T61p, ThinkPad T400, ThinkPad T500, ThinkPad T410, ThinkPad T410s, ThinkPad T420, ThinkPad T420s, ThinkPad T430, ThinkPad T430s, ThinkPad T440, ThinkPad T440s, ThinkPad T450, ThinkPad T450s, ThinkPad T460, ThinkPad T460s, ThinkPad T470, ThinkPad T470s, ThinkPad T480, ThinkPad T480s, ThinkPad T490, ThinkPad T490s, ThinkPad T510, ThinkPad T510i, ThinkPad T520, ThinkPad T520i, ThinkPad T530, ThinkPad T550, ThinkPad T560, ThinkPad T570, ThinkPad T580, ThinkPad T590, ThinkPad T600, ThinkPad T14 Gen 1, ThinkPad T14 Gen 2, ThinkPad T14 Gen 3, ThinkPad T14 Gen 4, ThinkPad T14 Gen 5, ThinkPad T14s Gen 1, ThinkPad T14s Gen 2, ThinkPad T14s Gen 3, ThinkPad T14s Gen 4, ThinkPad T14s Gen 5, ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, ThinkPad T15 Gen 1, ThinkPad T15 Gen 2, ThinkPad T15 Gen 3, ThinkPad T15 Gen 4, ThinkPad T15 Gen 5.
  • ThinkPad L Series: ThinkPad L380 Yoga, ThinkPad L390, ThinkPad L390 Yoga, ThinkPad L410, ThinkPad L430, ThinkPad L440, ThinkPad L450, ThinkPad L510, ThinkPad L520, ThinkPad L530, ThinkPad L540, ThinkPad L550, ThinkPad L560, ThinkPad L570, ThinkPad L580, ThinkPad L590, ThinkPad L610, ThinkPad L620, ThinkPad L630, ThinkPad L640, ThinkPad L650, ThinkPad L660, ThinkPad L670, ThinkPad L770, ThinkPad L780.
  • ThinkPad P Series: ThinkPad P14s Gen 1, ThinkPad P14s Gen 2, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3, ThinkPad P14s Gen 4, ThinkPad P14s Gen 5, ThinkPad P15s Gen 1, ThinkPad P15s Gen 2, ThinkPad P15v Gen 1, ThinkPad P15v Gen 2, ThinkPad P15v Gen 3, ThinkPad P16s Gen 1, ThinkPad P16s Gen 2, ThinkPad P16 Gen 1, ThinkPad P16 Gen 2.
  • ThinkPad E Series: ThinkPad E14, ThinkPad E14 Gen 1, ThinkPad E14 Gen 2, ThinkPad E14 Gen 3, ThinkPad E14 Gen 4, ThinkPad E14 Gen 5, ThinkPad E15, ThinkPad E15 Gen 1, ThinkPad E15 Gen 2, ThinkPad E15 Gen 3, ThinkPad E15 Gen 4, ThinkPad E15 Gen 5, ThinkPad E14 Chromebook, ThinkPad E15 Chromebook, ThinkPad E14s, ThinkPad E15s, ThinkPad E14 Chromebook Gen 2, ThinkPad E15 Chromebook Gen 2, ThinkPad E14s Gen 1, ThinkPad E14s Gen 2, ThinkPad E14s Gen 3, ThinkPad E14s Gen 4, ThinkPad E14s Gen 5, ThinkPad E15s Gen 1, ThinkPad E15s Gen 2, ThinkPad E15s Gen 3, ThinkPad E15s Gen 4, ThinkPad E15s Gen 5.
  • ThinkPad A Series (AMD-based models): ThinkPad A10, ThinkPad A10 Tablet, ThinkPad A12, ThinkPad A14, ThinkPad A15, ThinkPad A17, ThinkPad A20, ThinkPad A20p, ThinkPad A30, ThinkPad A30p, ThinkPad A40, ThinkPad A40p, ThinkPad A50, ThinkPad A50p, ThinkPad A60, ThinkPad A60p, ThinkPad A70, ThinkPad A70p, ThinkPad A80, ThinkPad A80p.

2. IdeaPad Series (Consumer-focused, Affordable)

IdeaPad 1 Series: IdeaPad 1, IdeaPad 1 Chromebook, IdeaPad 3 Series: IdeaPad 3, IdeaPad 3 Pro, IdeaPad 5 Series: IdeaPad 5, IdeaPad 5 Pro, IdeaPad 7 Series: IdeaPad 7, IdeaPad Flex Series: IdeaPad Flex 5, IdeaPad Flex 6, IdeaPad Slim Series: IdeaPad Slim 7, IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro

3. Legion Series (Gaming-focused)

Legion 5, Legion 5 Pro, Legion 7, Legion 7i, Legion 9i, Legion Y520, Legion Y530, Legion Y540, Legion Y545, Legion Y7000, Legion Y7000P, Legion Y720, Legion Y730, Legion Y740, Legion Y7500P, Legion 3, Legion 5 15, Legion 5 16, Legion 5 17, Legion 6, Legion 7 15, Legion 7 16, Legion 7 17, Legion 9.

4. Yoga Series (2-in-1, Flexible Laptops)

Yoga C740, Yoga C940, Yoga 9i, Yoga 7, Yoga 7i, Yoga 6, Yoga 5, Yoga 3, Yoga 2 Pro, Yoga 11S, Yoga 10.

5. Chromebook Series (Chrome OS laptops)

Chromebook Duet, Chromebook 10e, Chromebook 100e, Chromebook 100e 2nd Gen, Chromebook 100s, Chromebook 11e 4th Gen, Chromebook 11e, Chromebook 11e 2nd Gen, Chromebook 13, Chromebook 300e, Chromebook 300e 2nd Gen, Chromebook 500e, Chromebook 500e 2nd Gen, Chromebook C330, Chromebook C340-11, Chromebook C340-15, Chromebook S330, Chromebook S340-14, Chromebook Flex 11, Chromebook N20, Chromebook N20p, Chromebook N21, Chromebook N22, Chromebook N22-20 Touch, Chromebook N23, Chromebook N23 Yoga, Chromebook N42-20, Chromebook N42-20 Touch, Chromebook X131e, Chromebook C630, Chromebook 11e Chromebook, Chromebook 11e Chromebook 2nd Gen, Chromebook 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen, Chromebook 11e Chromebook 4th Gen.

6. ThinkBook Series (Business-focused, more affordable than ThinkPad)

ThinkBook 13, ThinkBook 13s, ThinkBook 14, ThinkBook 14s, ThinkBook 15, ThinkBook 16, ThinkBook 16s.

7. Flex Series (Convertible Laptops)

Flex 2, Flex 3, Flex 3i, Flex 5, Flex 6, Flex 6i, Flex 7, Flex 8.

8. ThinkPad X Series (Ultra-portable)

ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga, ThinkPad X1 Fold, ThinkPad X13, ThinkPad X390, ThinkPad X1 Extreme.

9. ThinkPad P Series (Mobile Workstations)

ThinkPad P14s, ThinkPad P15s, ThinkPad P16s, ThinkPad P15v, ThinkPad P16, ThinkPad P17.

10. Lenovo 100e, 300e (Entry-level Education laptops)

  • Lenovo 100e
  • Lenovo 300e