
However, some computers don’t automatically enable them.

Newer Intel and AMD processors generally include these features. Intel VT-x and AMD-V are special processor extensions that improve virtualization. RELATED: How to Enable Intel VT-x in Your Computer's BIOS or UEFI Firmware Once it’s on the list, your antivirus will ignore all files in this directory. To speed things up, you can add your virtual machine directory to your antivirus’s exclusions list. The antivirus can’t see inside the virtual machine to detect viruses running on your guest operating systems, so this scanning isn’t helpful. Your computer’s antivirus program may be scanning your virtual machine files whenever they’re accessed, reducing performance. RELATED: Antivirus Slowing Your PC Down? Maybe You Should Use Exclusions


Exclude Virtual Machine Directories In Your Antivirus If you see a notification that an update is available for Guest Additions or VMware Tools, you should install it. Ensure you keep these updated with your virtual machine program.
