How do I find and enable the virtualization setting on Windows 10?

I am trying to install Docker for Windows. During installation, I get this error:

An error occurred

Hardware assisted virtualization and data execution protection must be enabled in the BIOS. See

The link directs me to use Task Manager to determine whether or not virtualization is enabled. It's not, of course!

How do I find the BIOS setting to enable virtualization?

I can enter the BIOS, but I have to search around an awful lot...

Relevant info: BIOS Version/Date: American Megatrends Inc. 3201, 12/27/2016

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1 Answer

For certain BIOS versions like this one:

BIOS Version/Date: American Megatrends Inc. 3201, 12/27/2016

1. Restart the machine

2. During restart, press F2 or Delete to enter BIOS

3. Advanced --> CPU configuration --> Intel Virtualization Technology --> Enabled --> Exit --> Save Changes & Reset --> OK

Now I can install Docker!