Disable Core Isolation
Core Isolation is a security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that uses virtualization-based security to protect core processes from malicious software. However, you may need to disable Core Isolation for compatibility reasons with certain applications or drivers.
Open Windows Security
- Click the
Startbutton or press theWindowskey on your keyboard. - Type
Windows Securityin the search bar and select theWindows Securityapp from the search results.
Navigate to Device Security
- In the Windows Security app, click on
Device securityin the left-hand menu. - Under the
Core isolationsection, click onCore isolation details.
Disable Memory Integrity
- In the Core isolation details window, you will see an option for
Memory integrity. Toggle the switch toOff.
Restart Device
- Click the
Startbutton, select thePowericon, and chooseRestart.
Troubleshooting
If the Memory integrity toggle is grayed out or you encounter issues disabling Core Isolation, you may need to take additional steps.
Verify Driver Compatibility
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Check for Incompatible Drivers
- Some drivers might prevent you from disabling Memory integrity. Check the list of incompatible drivers by running the following command in Command Prompt:
sigverif -
Update or Remove Incompatible Drivers
- Update the drivers from the manufacturer’s website or, if necessary, uninstall the incompatible drivers through Device Manager.
Edit Registry (Advanced)
Editing the registry can have serious consequences if not done correctly. Proceed with caution and consider backing up the registry first.
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Open Registry Editor
- Press
Windows + R, typeregedit, and pressEnter.
- Press
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Navigate to the Core Isolation Key
- Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity.
- Go to
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Modify the Value
- Double-click the
Enabledentry and change its value to0.
- Double-click the
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Restart Your Computer
- Restart your computer to apply the changes.
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