If you use an Android emulator on your PC, you may have experienced some issues with its performance. By default, Android Emulators are only allowed to use one core of your PC’s CPU, which results in sluggish performance and frequent lags. You may also have noticed that you can’t play certain games in the highest graphical settings using an emulator. Enabling Virtualization on your PC will fix all these issues. In this article, we show you how to enable Virtualization on a PC to support an Android emulator.
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Check if your PC supports Virtualization (VT)
Before you proceed with enabling VT on your desktop, you should find out whether it supports Virtualization. There are a couple of third-party tools you can use for this task. Download LeoMoon or Intel Processor Identification Utility to check the VT status for your PC. AMD users can use the AMD-V Detection Utility tool to check the VT status on their desktops.
Enter BIOS
After ensuring that your PC supports VT, you need to enter BIOS. The process to enter BIOS is simple. All you need to do is restart the PC and press the ‘Access key’ repeatedly. The Access Key may vary depending on the manufacturer. Perform a quick Google Search to find out your PC/laptop’s access key. For ASUS PCs and laptops, the Access Key is F2.
Enable Virtualization for Intel desktops
Step 1: Press F7 and click on the ‘Advanced’ tab.
Step 2: Select ‘CPU configuration’.
Step 3: Scroll down to ‘Intel Virtualization Technology’. If it shows ‘disabled’, click on it and change the setting to ‘enabled’.
Step 4: Hit ‘Exit’ and select ‘Save changes & reset’.
Enable Virtualization for AMD desktops
Step 1: Press F7 and click on the ‘Advanced’ tab.
Step 2: Select ‘CPU Configuration’.
Step 3: Click on ‘SVM Mode’. Change the setting from disabled to enabled.
Step 4: Hit ‘Exit’ and save the changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I enable Virtualization on Windows?
Enabling Virtualization on your PC helps the Android emulators run faster by giving them access to more than one CPU core. This results in an immediate boost in performance.
How do I check if Virtualization is enabled on my PC?
To check if Virtualization is enabled on your PC, open the Task Manager and switch to the Performance tab. On the bottom right section, you will be able to see whether Virtualization is enabled or disabled on your PC.
Can I use Android emulators without Virtualization?
Yes, you can use Android emulators without Virtualization, but you won’t be able to play games in the highest graphical settings.
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Conclusion
This is how you can enable Virtualization (VT) on your PC to support Android Emulators. Once you’ve carried out the process mentioned above, you can quickly check whether VT is enabled on your PC. To do this, launch the Windows Task Manager and click on the ‘Performance’ tab. Check the bottom right section of the window to see if Virtualization is enabled.
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