Hyper-V-Switch

Hyper-V can be best described as a server that enables you to create multiple virtual machines on a single computer. The advantages of the technology are manifold, considering that each VM can run its own operating system with isolated and independent corresponding resources, thus helping to cut down on costs and improve scalability, performance and security at the same time.

The problem with Hyper-V is that sometimes it can create conflicts with other tools you may have installed on the said computer. More precisely, certain third-party virtualization tools like VirtualBox and VMware Workstation, for instance, may work slower or not work at all when the Windows feature is enabled.

Hyper-V-Switch is a lightweight application that provides a quick way to toggle Hyper-V on and off whenever necessary. The direct advantage of the tool stems from the fact that you can use other virtualization apps while having Hyper-V installed.

The program comes with a portable edition, so you don’t need to install it, if you prefer to keep your PC as clean as possible. The app comes with a console-like interface and includes just a few options, namely to enable and disable Hyper-V or to find out whether the feature is turned on.

The latter provides a quick way to learn whether the feature is on and hence, possibly affecting the performance of various virtualization tools you are using. Regardless of your choice, simply type in the corresponding number, accept the UAC and follow the instructions.

Granted, it can be argued that you don’t really need a separate tool just for this purpose, as you can disable the feature from Control Panel or via commands. However, if you regularly need to turn it on and off just to access or improve the performance of another app, then it can make things smoother.

In the eventuality that your work or hobbies entail having to constantly switch between various virtualization programs and you want to get things done as fast and convenient as possible, then perhaps you can consider giving Hyper-V-Switch a try.