This may stop other software like Docker, WSL, or Android emulators from working.
To resolve this on a physical machine, follow these steps in order: 1. Disable Windows Virtualization Features This may stop other software like Docker, WSL,
use a hypervisor for protection, which the game misinterprets as a VM instance. Detailed Fixes Detailed Fixes Dead Space 3 players and modders
Dead Space 3 players and modders sometimes encounter the error message: “Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine.” This article explains why it happens, how anti-tamper and anti-cheat systems trigger it, and what safe, legal options exist to resolve it. You are on a standard Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming PC
For many players, this is confusing and frustrating. You are not running a virtual machine. You are on a standard Windows 11 or Windows 10 gaming PC. So why is EA’s DRM (Digital Rights Management) or the game’s anti-tamper technology flagging your hardware as a VM?
typically occurs on physical PCs when certain Windows virtualization features (like ) are active, leading the game's DRM to misidentify your system as a virtual environment . This is common on modern Windows 10 and 11 systems. 1. Disable Windows Virtualization Features