In this guide, we will give you a bunch of solutions that will help you resolve a common Hyper V not authorized to connect error. Let us check it out.

What causes Hyper V not authorized to connect error?

Your PC has outdated drivers: Update drivers on your PC either manually or using a dedicated tool. The Hyper V services aren’t enabled: Some third-party programs might have disabled the Hyper V service, because of which you are experiencing the problem. Incorrect system settings: You might not be running the Hyper V without sufficient privileges. In such a case, run Hyper V as an administrator. The presence of bad sectors can also cause this issue: Due to missing or corrupt system files, it could create multiple issues. Failed Windows updates: If you tried updating your PC, and it failed because of any reason, then it could cause multiple problems, one of which is the Hyper V not authorized to connect error.

How can I fix the Hyper V that is not authorized to connect error?

Here are a few preliminary checks that we would advise you to apply before proceeding with the advanced troubleshooting solutions mentioned in this guide:

Check if the Hyper-V Virtual Machine service is running. Make sure that you run the Hyper-V Manager using an account in the Administrators group otherwise, you will be denied access. Restart your PC and Hyper-V server. Install the latest available Windows update. Reinstall Hyper V from Windows feature updates.

If you checked all the boxes above, let’s see how we can fix this problem with the solutions below.

1. Tweak the system settings

2. Update drivers on your PC

One of the easiest ways to avoid coming across issues on your Windows 11 PC, is to keep all of the drivers on it updated. Often, we forget to update drivers and because of that not only your PC’s performance will be hampered but it will also trigger issues such as Hyper V not authorized to connect errors. The above solutions require you to manually check for updates, which is quite time-consuming. A better alternative is to use a trusted third-party tool to update all drivers for you automatically. We would recommend you check out DriverFix. It scans your PC for all faulty drivers; all you need to do is select all the ones you would like to fix, and everything else will be done automatically.

3. Restart the Hyper V services

Often a service runs into an error due to continuous usage and settings tweaks. In such a case, it is required that you restart the service, which allows it to reload all of its files from scratch. SPONSORED Launching the relevant services also helps get rid of the An error occurred while attempting to connect to server. Check that the Virtual Machine Management service is running and you are authorized to connect to the server error. And while you are at this, it would also be helpful to disable all non-essential services in Windows 11.

4. Use Command Prompt

5. Run Hyper V as an administrator

Running as an administrator will help in the case of the Hyper-V You might not have permission to access it error. You can try reinstalling the Hyper-V feature from Windows Features. Check if a new Windows update is available. If yes, then install it. Also, you can uninstall problematic updates if the Hypervisor error appeared after performing a Windows update. You can check out our guide that will help you easily uninstall updates in Windows 11. Update your BIOS by following how to enter and update your BIOS in Windows 11 step-by-step guide. Run SFC Scan and DISM commands to fix or repair missing/corrupt system files. Use System Restore to turn Windows to a previous state in which the Hypervisor worked. That is it from us in this guide. We hope the above solutions helped you fix the issue, and do not forget to let us know which one resolved the issue.

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