I want to install it on Windows 10, what are the exact steps I should follow?
Exact Steps to Install Genymotion Desktop on Windows 10
1. Verify Requirements
- Windows 10 Home/Pro/Enterprise (64-bit).
- CPU with VT-x (Intel) or SVM (AMD).
- 16 GB RAM or more and 120 MB of free disk space + 1 GB per virtual device.
- VirtualBox (included with the installer) or QEMU (experimental).
2. Enable Virtualization
- Enter the BIOS (you can use the path Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Restart now → Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → UEFI Firmware Settings).
- Activate Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) or SVM Mode according to your CPU.
- Save and restart.
3. Download the Installer
- Visit the download page: https://genymotion.com/product-desktop/download
- Choose the stable version (e.g., 3.9.0) and click on “Download” for Windows 10 (64-bit).
- A
.exefile will be downloaded (includes VirtualBox).
4. Run the Installer
- Open the
.exefile. - Select the language and installation folder.
- Leave the Include VirtualBox option marked (recommended).
- Click on “Install”.
- If Windows shows a User Account Control warning, accept it.
- Wait for the installation to complete and restart your computer if prompted.
5. Start Genymotion Desktop
- After the restart, open the Genymotion shortcut from the Start menu or desktop.
- The first time, you will be asked to log in with your Genymotion account; register or log in.
- Once authenticated, you will see the main window with the list of virtual devices.
6. Add a Virtual Device
- Click on “+” or “Add Device”.
- Choose a name, Android version, and resolution as needed.
- Download the image (the installer will download it automatically).
- When it appears, click on “Start” to launch the emulator.
7. Optional – Enable Google Play
- If you need Google Play, download and install the Open GApps package from the Where is Google Play Store? section of the help (https://support.genymotion.com/...).
You're done! Now you can run and test your Android apps within Genymotion on Windows 10.
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