I am trying to enable my virtualization on my Windows 10 machine with no avail. I need this for android development.

Here are some specs:

• Windows 10 x64 home
• Intel Core i5
• InsydeH20 BIOS - virtualization is ENABLED
• According to Speccy, virtualization is supported but not enabled

I have tried everything I can think of. I have read other messages and other forums and nothing seems to help. Many times the question pertains to a VM or virtual box, but this is a stand alone computer with no other virtualization on it.

Some messages say that Hyper-V is needed, but Hyper-V is not supported with windows 10 home. If I need it, I can upgrade, but I don't want to do that if it's not needed.

Anyone have some suggestions?

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Error Messages:

In Android Studio I am told that HAX kernel module is not installed. However, this is, in fact, installed per the Android Studio.

When I try to run the installer manually, I am told

This computer meets the requirements for HAXM, bt Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) is not turned on.

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2 Answers

After banging my head on the keyboard multiple times with no avail, I finally figured out what the problem was.

First, let me say that the issue is NOT Hyper-V. If you are running into this issue and you think that you need Hyper-V (as I did), you don't. In fact, installing Hyper-V made the entire process worse. Instead of getting an error that the VT-x wasn't turned on, you get an error that the computer is incompatible for virtualization. So, don't waste your time or money (windows home does not have Hyper-v, you have to upgrade to pro to get it).

The solution was actually pretty simple, but I would have never thought of it on my own. I ran across this thread just out of curiosity on what people would do without the virtualization option in BIOS and noticed the settings for Avast (which I happen to use).

Disable

 Settings > Troubleshooting > Enable hardware-assisted virtualization

Restart and Viola! VT-x is now turned on HAXM installed successfully.

Hope that helps!

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For android developement , you dont require a virtual box and VMWare or any kind of virtualization. You have an Android Virtual Device (AVD) to run android on windows. Try out Android studio .

If you are developing using Android studio or using an AVD with eclipse and have problems loading the Android Virtual Device(AVD) then view this blog it will help you get started riantech007.blogspot.com

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