[BUG] Virtualization is not available: Claude's workspace requires Virtual Machine Platform, but the virtualization service isn't responding. Restart your computer to resolve this.
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Apr 8, 2026 by emack213-debug Closed May 28, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When I try to access "coworker" capabilities and am getting this error message which I can't resolve:
Virtualization is not available: Claude's workspace requires Virtual Machine Platform, but the virtualization service isn't responding. Restart your computer to resolve this.
What Should Happen?
I should be able to use the capability I pay for
Error Messages/Logs
Virtualization is not available: Claude's workspace requires Virtual Machine Platform, but the virtualization service isn't responding. Restart your computer to resolve this.
Steps to Reproduce
- I clicked on the tab and received the error message below preventing me from going any further with no resolution:
Virtualization is not available: Claude's workspace requires Virtual Machine Platform, but the virtualization service isn't responding. Restart your computer to resolve this.
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Version 1.1348.0 (efa3fd)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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