[BUG] Claude Desktop - Virtualization Service Not Responding Error Persists After Troubleshooting
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What's Wrong?
Experiencing persistent "virtualization service isn't responding" error in Claude Desktop app. Error continues after multiple computer restarts and standard troubleshooting steps.
System Information:
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro
Claude Desktop Version: 1.3883.0
Processor: Intel/AMD x64
Virtualization enabled in BIOS: Yes
Developer mode enabled: Yes
Steps Taken:
Restarted computer multiple times
Verified Windows virtualization features are enabled
Confirmed developer mode is active
Reinstalled Claude Desktop using MSIX installer (x64/arm64)
Attempted to manually start Claude VM Service via services.msc
Tried "Clear Cache and Restart" and "Reset App Data" options
Expected Behavior:
Claude Desktop should launch without virtualization service errors
Actual Behavior:
Continues to display "virtualization service isn't responding" error message
What Should Happen?
It should connect to Virtual Machine
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
Steps Taken:
Restarted computer multiple times
Verified Windows virtualization features are enabled
Confirmed developer mode is active
Reinstalled Claude Desktop using MSIX installer (x64/arm64)
Attempted to manually start Claude VM Service via services.msc
Tried "Clear Cache and Restart" and "Reset App Data" options
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
No, this never worked
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
1.3883.0
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Windows Terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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