Help! Can’t Enable Virtual Machine Platform on My Work Laptop

It's annoying when things like this happen, especially when everything seems right on the surface. If everything you've tried is producing a 'missing assembly' error, then you're likely dealing with a deeper Windows issue that might not be fixed with simple toggling. Since your IT department manages the systems, definitely bring this up with them again—this might be one of those situations where they really need to step in. Good luck!

It sounds like you're facing some frustrating issues! The error about the 'Virtual Machine Platform' not being enabled isn't something unique to your setup. Have you double-checked that it's not just a matter of enabling this feature in Windows? It's listed under 'Turn Windows features on or off', but it seems like you're already aware of that. If it’s not enabling properly, it might be worth talking to your IT team, especially since they manage your laptop. They may have restrictions or need to adjust some Group Policies that could be blocking it from working as intended.

I feel your pain! If you've confirmed that virtualization is enabled in BIOS and you’re still getting errors, it could be a permissions issue, especially since your work device is managed by IT. Make sure to check the Microsoft documentation on enabling the 'Virtual Machine Platform' too. It might give you insights on any extra steps you need to take. Also, as an aside, don't let that common command combo ('sfc /scannow' and such) fool you; they're often not the magic fix people hope for.