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Restart your PC and repeatedly press the BIOS key (usually , F2 , or F12 ).
If you are trying to play on a standard desktop setup but find yourself staring at a frustrating error message— "Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine" —you are not alone. This error usually triggers when the game's built-in digital rights management (DRM) or anti-cheat system falsely detects virtualized components on your hardware.
If the DRM hard-codes a "no VMs allowed" rule, that game dies the moment the last physical PC that can run it breaks down. While EA has gotten better (removing Denuvo from older titles), this specific VM check is a ticking clock for the game’s longevity. Restart your PC and repeatedly press the BIOS
Look for . Uncheck it (if you don't need it). Click OK and restart your computer. 2. Disable Core Isolation (Memory Integrity)
Go to Windows Security > Device Security > Core Isolation details and toggle Memory Integrity to Off . Restart your PC. Disable Hyper-V: If the DRM hard-codes a "no VMs allowed"
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes for users attempting to run legitimate copies of the game on their own hardware. Modifying the registry or disabling security features should be done at your own risk.
Note: This modification may need to be repeated after restarting the virtual machine. 4. Disable CPU Virtualization (VT-x/AMD-V) in BIOS Uncheck it (if you don't need it)
Open the and type Turn Windows features on or off . Look for Hyper-V . Uncheck it.
