There are several methods to accelerate virtual machines if you choose this option to run Power BI on MacOS.
Assign Enough Memory to the System
The amount of system memory is crucial for the performance of a virtual machine. Assigning enough memory is fundamental to improve its performance.
- You should assign enough memory to the system according to the minimum requirements of the operating system.
- Generally, it is recommended to allocate at least one third of the total system memory to the virtual machine.
- If your virtual machine has insufficient memory for normal operation, you can change its configuration to add more.
- It is not recommended to assign more than 50% of the available virtual memory to the virtual machine.
Assign More CPU Resources
Assigning more CPU resources to a VM will improve its performance and speed.
- The central processing unit (CPU) is under a lot of strain from virtual machines.
- You can assign several CPU cores to a virtual machine to improve its performance.
- It is advisable not to install a virtual machine on a computer with a single-core or dual-core CPU.
Proper Video Settings
Adjusting the video settings can improve the speed and performance of a virtual machine.
- The video settings of a virtual machine can affect its performance.
- Activating 2D or 3D acceleration in VirtualBox can speed up some applications.
- Increasing video memory can speed up graphic-related work processes.
Fixed or Dynamically Allocated Virtual Disk
You can choose between a fixed size or dynamically allocated disk for your VM, depending on your performance needs and disk space requirements.
- When creating a virtual machine, you can choose between a fixed-size virtual disk or a dynamically allocated one.
- A dynamically allocated disk does not occupy all its space immediately, but grows as files and applications are added.
- A fixed-size disk is faster than a dynamically allocated one, but takes up more space on the physical disk.
Installation of Tools for Virtual Machines
Installing tools for virtual machines improves the performance and speed of the guest operating system.
- After installing an operating system on a virtual machine, it is advisable to install the specific tools or drivers for that virtual machine.
- These tools improve the performance of the guest operating system.
Excluding the Virtual Machine Folder from Antivirus
Excluding the virtual machine folder from antivirus will improve its performance and avoid unnecessary scans.
- The antivirus does not have access to files inside the guest operating system, so scanning them is pointless.
Enabling Hardware Acceleration
Enabling hardware acceleration improves the performance of virtual machines.
- Enabling Intel VT-x or AMD-V virtualization technology can improve the performance of virtual machines.
- These technologies may not be automatically enabled on some computers, so it is necessary to manually activate them in the BIOS settings.
Moving the Virtual Machine to an SSD
Moving the virtual machine to an SSD will significantly improve its performance and speed.
- Moving the virtual machine to a solid-state drive (SSD) can greatly enhance its performance.
- An SSD is a recommended upgrade to improve the performance of both the main computer and virtual machines.
Improving Performance Within the Virtual Machine
Applying operating system optimization principles will also improve the performance of a virtual machine.
- Close background programs and disable those that start automatically with the system.
- Defragmentation can also improve performance, especially if it’s a hard disk drive (HDD).
Changing the Virtual Machine Management Program
Changing the management program can improve the performance of a virtual machine.
- Some users report that certain virtual machine management programs work better for them.
- It is possible to transfer a virtual machine to another hypervisor if desired.
Disabling Core Isolation Feature
Disabling the core isolation feature will solve performance issues in the virtual machine.
- After an operating system update, an activated core isolation feature may cause delays or crashes in the virtual machine.
- It is advisable to disable this feature if you experience performance issues.
Disabling Conflicting Components
Some programs may conflict with already installed components like Hyper-V, WSL2, or Sandbox.
- In VirtualBox, you can see the corresponding icon.
- In this case, you should disable them.
- To do this, open the Control Panel / Programs / Programs and Features / Turn Windows features on or off and uncheck the box next to Hyper-V.
- If this method does not work, you will need to use a command to disable them.
- To do this, open the Command Prompt as an administrator and execute this command:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off - After that, restart the operating system and check how it works; the icon should change to this one.
Performance of Virtual Machines
The performance of a virtual machine on a particular computer depends on several factors
- The performance of a virtual machine on a particular computer depends on various factors, such as the current version of the guest operating system, its type, system and virtual machine settings, performance of the host computer, among others.
- In any case, you can always try another program.
- A virtual machine can be moved from one hypervisor to another, and you can see how to do this in detail in a previous video.
Recovering Data from a Virtual Machine
- If you need to recover data from a virtual machine, use a specific tool for that problem. Example: Hetman Partition Recovery, which can handle both virtual machine disks and virtual hard disks.
- If the virtual machine no longer works, your virtual disk is damaged, or important files have been lost, our program will always help you recover them.
Compatibility Conflicts
Some programs may have conflicts with components already installed, such as Hyper-V, WSL2, or Sandbox. If the icon appears in VirtualBox, this means that these programs must be disabled. If this method does not work, a command must be used to disable them. After restarting the operating system, check how it works, and the icon should change.
- If the icon appears in VirtualBox, this means that these programs must be disabled.
- To do this, open the Control Panel / Programs / Programs and Features / Turn Windows features on or off, and uncheck the box next to Hyper-V.
- If this method does not work, a command must be used to disable them.
- To do this, open the Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the following command:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off- After restarting the operating system, check how it works, and the icon should change to this one.
Programs for Working with Virtual Machines
The performance of virtual machines on a particular computer depends on several factors, but you can always try another program if you are not satisfied.
- However, you can always try another program if you are not satisfied with the performance of your virtual machine.
Virtual Machine Data Recovery
- If you need to recover data from a virtual machine, use a specialized tool like Hetman Partition Recovery.
- If the virtual machine is no longer functioning, its virtual disk is damaged, or important files have been lost, our program will always help you recover them.
Tips for VMWare, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V
Enhancing the Performance of Virtual Machines Setting up a virtual machine on your computer might seem straightforward, but achieving optimal performance often poses challenges. In the following video by Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows, you will discover various methods to enhance the performance of your virtual machine. This tutorial is quite generic, so it will be useful regardless of which specific hypervisor you are using.
