I am using Windows 10, can you provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to install Genymotion?

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I am using Windows 10, can you provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to install Genymotion?

Topic: Performance & Compatibility

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Setting up Genymotion Desktop on Windows 10 – A Step-by-Step Guide

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1. System Requirements Check

| Requirement | Details |

|-------------|---------|

| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) – Windows 7 is not supported |

| CPU | Intel / AMD supporting 64-bit, 2 cores or more (VT-x/AMD-V support recommended) |

| RAM | At least 4 GB (8 GB recommended for running Android virtual device) |

| Hard Disk | 2 GB free space for downloading device images + project space |

| Virtualization | Enable Intel VT-x or AMD-V in BIOS (Hyper-V does not require enabling) |

| Internet Connection | Required for downloading device images for the first time |

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2. Register / Login to Genymotion Account

1. Open a browser, access genymotion.com.

2. Click Sign Up → enter name, email, password → confirm email (link in inbox).

3. Log in with the newly created account. (Skip this step if you already have an account).

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3. Download Genymotion Desktop Installer

1. After logging in, go to Products → Genymotion Desktop.

2. Select Download for Windows → the file will be Genymotion-Desktop-<version>.exe.

3. Save the file to the Downloads folder or a location of your choice.

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4. Install Genymotion

1. Run the installer (Genymotion-Desktop-xxx.exe) – choose Run as administrator to avoid permission issues.

2. Wizard installer

License Agreement → Accept.
Destination Folder → Default C:\Program Files\Genymotion (can be changed).
Start Menu Folder → Mark “Create a shortcut”.
Additional Tasks → Tick “Add Genymotion to PATH” (to run from the command line).
Click Install and wait for the process to complete.

3. When installation is finished, click Finish. Genymotion will automatically open the Login Dialog.

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5. Log in to Genymotion within the Application

1. Enter your email and password Genymotion account.

2. Click Login → if you see a “License not found” message, select Activate → Free trial (for the personal version) or enter your key if you have purchased the Pro version.

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6. Install VirtualBox (Used by Genymotion)

Genymotion Desktop relies on Oracle VirtualBox to run Android VMs.

1. If you don't have it, Genymotion will automatically prompt you to Install VirtualBox.

2. Click Download → the file will be VirtualBox-<version>.exe.

3. Run the file, accept the EULA, leave the default options, and Install.

4. When installation is complete, restart your computer (if required).

> Note: If you already have a newer version of VirtualBox, Genymotion will still work; no need to reinstall.

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7. Create an Android Virtual Device (AVD)

1. In the Genymotion interface, click Add (the “+” button).

2. Choose a device template: a list displays phone/tablet models, API levels (Android 12, 13, etc.).

3. Choose an Android version → if not available, click Download and wait (approximately 1-2 GB).

4. Name (optional) → Next → Finish.

> Tip: For development, choose a device with Google Play (available in the list) to have Google services.

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8. Start and Verify ADB

1. Select the device you just created → Start.

2. The Android window will appear, and the system will boot for the first time (may take a few minutes).

3. Open Command Prompt (Win + R → cmd) and type:

   adb devices

Your Genymotion device will appear with a status of device.

4. If adb is not in your PATH, open Genymotion → Settings → ADB and point to the platform-tools folder in the Android SDK (usually at C:\Users\<User>\AppData\Local\Android\Sdk\platform-tools).

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