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Disable Virtualization-Based Security (VBS)

GamingExpert riskReboot requiredReversible

Sets EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity = 0 under DeviceGuard. VBS isolates parts of Windows in a hypervisor for security; it has a real CPU cost that shows up most in gaming. Disabling can give a few percent FPS back at the cost of that isolation. Expert — weakens kernel security. Reboot required.

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Official documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-vbs

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