How to Enable Core Isolation’s Memory Integrity Feature on Windows 11
Of late, Microsoft has been doubling down on improving the security of Windows 11. It has deployed many new security features to prevent malicious programs from hijacking your computer. That said, the new security and privacy features are not enabled by default. A case in point is Memory Integrity (HVCI) on Windows 11, and it is disabled for most users. It creates an isolated environment by using hardware virtualization for kernel-level processes and performs integrity checks. So if you want to enable Core Isolation’s Memory Integrity feature on Windows 11, read on.
Step to Enable Memory Integrity on Windows 11
Memory Integrity Can’t Be Turned On? How to Fix
If Core Isolation’s Memory Integrity feature is greyed out on Windows 11, you can try the below fixes to enable it.
1. Uninstall Incompatible Drivers
Most often, users are unable to enable Core Isolation’s Memory Integrity featuredue to driver incompatibilities. Microsoft has made it easier to spot these errors and fix them. Under Core Isolation in Windows Security, you willfind a “Scan” button to check for outdated drivers.
Once it shows the conflicting driver, go ahead andupdate or removeit through Device Manager. You can follow our step-by-step tutorial on how touninstall device drivers on Windows 11.
2. Update Drivers via Windows Update
Microsoft now delivers driver updates through Windows Updates. So it’s strongly recommended to check for updates from the Windows Settings page. Here is how to do it.
3. Enable Hardware Virtualization
If you still can’t turn on the memory integrity feature in Windows 11, you may need to enable hardware virtualization from BIOS/ UEFI. Here are the instructions to follow:
4. Force Enable Memory Integrity on Windows 11
As a last resort, you can force enable the memory integrity feature through the Registry Editor. You simply need to change a value, and that’s it.
So this is how you can turn on Core Isolation’s Memory Integrity feature on Windows 11. For many users, the feature is disabled or greyed out due to some system issues. We have included key fixes if you run into one of those problems.
In case you’re still having issues, you may have to perform a clean install of Windows 11. And if you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below.
Arjun Sha
Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.
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