How do I install Genymotion on Windows?

1️⃣ Download the Installer Go to the Genymotion Desktop download page: https://www.genymotion.com/download/desktop/ Choose Genymotion Desktop for Windows – this is a .exe file that already contains VirtualBox (if you don't want to install VirtualBox separately).

2️⃣ Run the Installer

• Double-click on the downloaded .exe.
• Select the language, installation folder, and click Install.
• The installer will create a shortcut and add Genymotion to the Start menu.

3️⃣ Hypervisor Setup

• VirtualBox (recommended).

If you chose the full installer, VirtualBox will be installed automatically.

If you downloaded only Genymotion, install VirtualBox manually: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads.

• QEMU (Hyper-V) – available only when Hyper-V is enabled.

For Windows 10/11 Home, enable Hyper-V through Turn Windows features on or off → «Hyper-V».

If Hyper-V is not available (for example, Windows 7), use VirtualBox.

4️⃣ Restart Your Computer (if Hyper-V or VirtualBox is enabled). This ensures the hypervisor is fully activated.

5️⃣ Launch Genymotion

• Open the application, log in to your account (or create a new one).
• In «Device Manager», click + Add Device → select the desired Android device and download the image.
• After loading, click Start – the emulator will start.

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Quick Tips

• Error «Unable to start the Virtual Device» – restart your PC and try again. If it doesn't help, check our FAQ: https://support.genymotion.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007549897-How-to-install-Genymotion-Desktop.
• No Google Play – install the openGApps package through «Plugins» → «OpenGApps».
• OS Support: Genymotion Desktop only works on Windows 10/11 64-bit (Windows 7 is not supported).

If you have any questions about a specific step, let us know!

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