is there a better way
### Quick “better way” to get Genymotion up‑and‑running on a desktop
| What you’ll do | Why it’s better |
|----------------|-----------------|
| **1️⃣ Download the *Genymotion Desktop* installer** – it bundles a compatible VirtualBox 7.0.26 automatically. | No separate VirtualBox or Extension Pack installation needed. |
| **2️⃣ Run the installer and choose the default “Install for all users” path** (usually `C:\Program Files\Genymotion`). | Keeps everything in one folder and avoids permission issues. |
| **3️⃣ Let the installer finish** – it will detect & install VirtualBox 7.0.26 **and the matching Extension Pack (7.0.26)** in one step. | Eliminates the `VERR_SYMBOL_NOT_FOUND` error you saw. |
| **4️⃣ Launch Genymotion Desktop** – the first run will configure the host‑only network for you. | No manual VirtualBox steps required. |
| **5️⃣ Create & start a new Android Virtual Device (AVD)** – pick a device, click **Create** → **Play**. | Works out‑of‑the‑box with full network support. |
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#### Why this is the easiest route
| Common pain point | Genymotion Desktop fix |
|-------------------|------------------------|
| **Installing VirtualBox separately** | Bundled in the installer. |
| **Finding the right Extension Pack version** | Pre‑bundled 7.0.26 pack is automatically installed. |
| **VPN/Firewall conflicts** | Default host‑only subnet (`192.168.56.0/24`) is set up for you. |
| **Hyper‑V interference** | Installer will prompt you to turn it off if detected. |
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#### Optional: Cloud alternative
If you’d rather avoid any local virtualization stack entirely, Genymotion also offers:
- **Genymotion SaaS** – run Android VMs in the cloud and connect via ADB over the internet.
- **Genymotion for Cloud Providers** – deploy on AWS, GCP, or Azure and let the provider manage the hypervisor.
This eliminates any “DHCP server” issues because the VMs run in a fully managed environment.
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### Ready to go?
1. Click the **Download** button on this page:
2. Choose “Genymotion Desktop” for Windows.
3. Install, launch, and enjoy a fully‑working emulator with no manual tweaks.
If you hit any snags along the way, let me know—happy to walk you through the next step!