Dead Space 3 Sorry This Application Cannot Run Under A Virtual Machine [exclusive]
If the game still thinks it's in a VM, you can manually mask the BIOS strings in the registry.
You want to play Dead Space 3, but a frustrating DRM (Digital Rights Management) error is blocking you. The game triggers a crash message stating, "Sorry, this application cannot run under a virtual machine," even though you are running a standard Windows desktop.
Navigate to the , CPU Configuration , or Overclocking tab. Look for the virtualization setting: If the game still thinks it's in a
| | Action Item | | :---- | :------------------------------------------ | | | [ ] I have restarted my computer. | | | [ ] My graphics drivers are up-to-date. | | | [ ] I have disabled Hyper-V and the Virtual Machine Platform . | | | [ ] I have disabled Core Isolation and Memory Integrity . | | | [ ] I have disabled hardware virtualization in my BIOS/UEFI . | | | [ ] I have temporarily disabled my antivirus (especially Avast). | | | [ ] I have disabled the EA App and Discord in-game overlays. | | | [ ] I have performed a Clean Boot to check for software conflicts. |
Check compatibility and run as administrator Navigate to the , CPU Configuration , or Overclocking tab
Follow these solutions in order, as they progress from simple to more involved.
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This feature makes Windows look like a VM to some DRM systems.
| Solution | Difficulty | Success Rate | Primary Target | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ★☆☆☆☆ | 85%+ | Home/Pro users | | BCDC Edit Command | ★★☆☆☆ | 90%+ | Advanced users | | Bios/UEFI CPU Settings | ★★☆☆☆ | 95%+ | All users | | Registry and Kernel Isolation | ★★★☆☆ | 70-85% | Stubborn cases | | VMware Workarounds | ★★★★☆ | 60-80% | Running inside VM |