Run Under A Virtual Machine [extra Quality]: Dead Space 3 Sorry This Application Cannot

May your plasma cutter never run out of ammo, and your escape from Tau Volantis be a smooth one!

In some cases, the game incorrectly identifies systems with "DESKTOP" in their name as virtual machines.

Locate (Intel VT-x) or SVM Mode (AMD-V). Switch the setting configuration from Enabled to Disabled .

Press , type optionalfeatures , and hit Enter. May your plasma cutter never run out of

Windows security utilizes Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI) to stop hackers from injecting malicious code. This security layer frequently triggers the VM error in older games.

Click , wait for the process to complete, and restart your computer. 2. Deactivate Windows Memory Integrity

For CPUs: Look for Intel Virtualization Technology or VT-x . For AMD CPUs: Look for SVM Mode or Secure Virtual Machine . Change the setting to Disabled . Switch the setting configuration from Enabled to Disabled

Open , type Turn Windows features on or off , and open it. Uncheck the following boxes if they are selected: Hyper-V Virtual Machine Platform Windows Hypervisor Platform Windows Sandbox Click OK and Restart your computer when prompted. 2. Turn Off Core Isolation (Memory Integrity)

The solutions below are for players who are running the game on their main, physical PC and not purposely trying to run it inside a virtual machine. Begin with , as it resolves the issue for most users.

Electronic Arts used a version of Release 7 DRM for Dead Space 3. This security software blocks the game if it detects a virtualized environment. However, modern versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 use virtualization natively to secure your operating system. The game confuses these built-in Microsoft security features with a virtual PC, causing a false positive. Step 1: Disable Windows Virtualization Features This security layer frequently triggers the VM error

Scroll down the list and the following features if they are enabled: Hyper-V Virtual Machine Platform Windows Hypervisor Platform Windows Sandbox Click OK and wait for Windows to apply the changes. Restart your computer immediately to finalize the removal. Solution 2: Turn Off Core Isolation (Memory Integrity)

The "Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine" error in Dead Space 3