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If your PC name starts with "", the game may flag it as a VM.
If the above steps fail, you can manually spoof the BIOS version in the registry to prevent the VM detection. This public link is valid for 7 days
Modern Windows security uses Virtualization-Based Security (VBS). If "Memory Integrity" is turned on in your Windows Security settings, the game may believe it is running inside a VM.
Press the , type "Core isolation" , and press Enter. Locate the Memory integrity toggle switch. Click to turn the switch Off . Restart your system to successfully save changes. Step 3: Change Your Computer Name (The "DESKTOP" Bug) Can’t copy the link right now
Warning: Registry editing can cause system instability if done incorrectly. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and hit Enter. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System . Look for SystemBiosVersion .
Forcing the game executable to run using older Windows protocols bypasses many DRM check bugs. If the above steps fail, you can manually
Some virtual machine software, such as VMware, offers patches or workarounds to bypass the anti-VM protection. Check your VM software's documentation or community forums for specific patches or instructions.
If you are trying to launch on PC and are immediately hit with the error message "Sorry, this application cannot run under a Virtual Machine," you aren't actually running the game in a virtual environment. This is a common conflict caused by specific security features in Windows or anti-virus software that the game's outdated DRM mistakes for a virtual machine.
The "Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine" error in Dead Space 3