I want to install it on Windows, but I'm missing VirtualBox. How do I install it and configure it with Genymotion?

Topic: Virtualization Technologies

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How to Install VirtualBox and Configure it with Genymotion on Windows?

1. Download and Install VirtualBox (Optional with Genymotion)

  • The easiest way is to use the installer genymotion-X.Y.Z-vbox.exe that downloads Genymotion and VirtualBox in one step.
  • If you already have Genymotion installed without VirtualBox, download VirtualBox separately from the official page of (choose the recommended version: 6.1.x for Windows).

2. VirtualBox Installation

  • Run the installer and follow the default steps.
  • Once finished, restart your PC (if prompted).

3. Genymotion Desktop Installation

  • Download the Genymotion Desktop installer (https://genymotion.com/downloads).
  • Run genymotion-X.Y.Z-vbox.exe (includes VirtualBox) or genymotion-X.Y.Z.exe if you already installed VirtualBox.
  • Follow the assistant's instructions: select folder, create shortcut, and finish.

4. Hypervisor Configuration

  • Open Genymotion Desktop → Settings → Hypervisor.
  • Choose VirtualBox (default and recommended on Windows).
  • If you change to QEMU, remember to enable Hyper-V on Windows Pro/Enterprise.

5. Create and Launch a Virtual Device

  • In the main panel, click the + button or Create.
  • Select an Android image (e.g., Android 13, 32 bits).
  • Press Start and the emulator will launch using VirtualBox.

6. Verify the Functionality

  • Once started, open your Android app in the emulator to check that everything works.
  • If you see the message “Your CPU is incompatible with virtualization technologies”, enable Virtualization Technology (VT-x/AMD-V) in the BIOS/UEFI.

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