This issue isn't always caused by a literal virtual machine (VM). It can be triggered by:
Go to . Toggle Memory Integrity to Off . Restart your system. Fixing the Error Within an Actual Virtual Machine
The most effective fix for most users is disabling the Windows features that use virtualization. This issue isn't always caused by a literal
Modern Windows features like Core Isolation or Virtual Machine Platform (often used for WSL2 or Android apps) run in a virtualized container that the game may detect.
If you are intentionally trying to play Dead Space 3 on a VM (like VMware or Parallels), you may need to "hide" the VM's identity from the guest OS. Restart your system
Restart your PC and enter the (usually by pressing Delete, F2, or F10 during startup).
Locate the DeadSpace3.exe file or your game launcher (Steam/EA App). Right-click the icon and select . If you are intentionally trying to play Dead
Find or AMD-V and set it to Disabled . Save changes and exit.
Note: This will prevent you from using WSL, VirtualBox, or VMware until you re-enable it.