The DRM is designed to block this, and bypassing it violates the game's license. Recommendation: Install the game on a physical Windows PC instead.
| Your situation | Action | |----------------|--------| | Running in a VM (VMware/VirtualBox) | Cannot play – install on real PC | | Windows 10/11 Pro with Hyper-V on | Disable Hyper-V and restart | | Core Isolation / Memory Integrity on | Turn it off in Windows Security | | Linux + Proton | Add PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 | | Any OS | Buy DRM-free GOG version | The DRM is designed to block this, and
This error is a common "false positive" triggered by 's DRM (Digital Rights Management), which mistakenly identifies modern Windows security and virtualization features as a Virtual Machine (VM) . Primary Fix: Disable Windows Virtualization Features Locate , Virtual Machine Platform , and Windows
Change it to something simple (e.g., "Gaming-PC") and restart. : Virtual Machine Platform
This error can be confusing, especially for players who are not tech-savvy and are certain they are running the game on a standard desktop or laptop, not a virtual environment. This article explains why this error occurs and provides step-by-step solutions to resolve it.
Locate , Virtual Machine Platform , and Windows Hypervisor Platform . Uncheck all three boxes and click OK . Restart your computer when prompted.