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

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

Topic: Genymotion Desktop setup and installation

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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 [VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads) (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.

### Useful Links

- [Genymotion Desktop – Windows Install](https://docs.genymotion.com/desktop/Get_started/011_Windows_install)

- [VirtualBox 6.1 download](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads)

- [Configuring Hyper-V on Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-windows-features-on-or-off-0c8f7d56-7c8c-2c6e-5c39-8f8d8d5b1c8f)

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