How can VT-x or AMD-V/SMV be enabled for Genymotion?
Genymotion Desktop requires that your CPU’s hardware virtualization feature be turned on in the BIOS/UEFI. Below are the steps for the most common operating systems:
| OS | How to access BIOS/UEFI | Where to enable | |----|------------------------|-----------------| | Windows 10/11 | 1. Open Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Restart now (under Advanced startup). <br>2. Choose Troubleshoot → Advanced options → UEFI Firmware Settings and reboot. | • If you have an Intel CPU → Intel Virtualization Technology (VT‑X) <br>• If you have an AMD CPU → SVM Mode | | macOS | Restart and hold Option‑Command‑P + R (or ⌥⌘R on newer Macs) to enter the firmware settings. | Enable Intel VT‑x or AMD‑V under the Security tab. | | Linux | Reboot and press the BIOS key (often Esc, F2, Del, or F10) during POST. | Look for Virtualization or CPU settings – enable Intel VT‑x or AMD‑V. |
Quick Tips
Fast Startup can hide the UEFI entry on Windows; disable it in Control Panel → Power Options → Choose what the power buttons do → Change settings that are currently unavailable* if needed.- After enabling, save the changes and reboot your PC.
- If you still see “Your CPU is incompatible with virtualization technologies” errors, double‑check the BIOS setting and confirm your CPU supports the feature.
For a step‑by‑step video guide, visit Genymotion’s support page on hardware virtualization: How to enable hardware virtualization (VT‑x/SVM) on Windows 10 (updated 2025‑04‑09).
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Next question:Could you let me know which operating system you’re running Genymotion Desktop on? That way I can give you the exact key to press for your BIOS.