Windows is the most popular consumer operating system today. But there may be times when you need to switch between operating systems to use a certain feature or simply try out other alternatives. Wiping your boot drive and installing a new operating system can be cumbersome, counterproductive, and very time-consuming.

Did you know that this is not the only way to install a new operating system on your system? Virtualization in Windows 11 via Microsoft's Hyper-V allows you to install guest operating systems on your machine and switch between them instantly for easy access. This way you can test new operating systems and choose the one that best suits your current requirements.

Let’s take a quick look at virtualization and how to enable it through your BIOS if you’re running Windows 11.

Virtualization is a feature in Microsoft's Windows that uses an internal hypervisor, Hyper-V, to allow you to install multiple guest operating systems on your PC. You can then easily switch between them without having to wipe a drive or create separate partitions.