Why my genymotion block in the start the virtual device?
**Why is Genymotion blocked when starting the virtual device?**
There are a few common reasons Genymotion Desktop can get stuck starting a virtual device, especially on Windows. Try these steps in order:
- Check system and version compatibility
- Genymotion Desktop requires a supported OS and the latest release. Windows 7 is not supported. If you’re on an older Windows edition, upgrade to a supported OS (Windows 10/11) or use a supported macOS/Linux environment. See Windows troubleshooting and “Unable to start the Virtual Device” guidance for specifics. https://genymotion.com/blog/windows-troubleshooting/ (Windows troubleshooting hub) and https://genymotion.com/blog/on-demand-4-1 (Unable to start the Virtual Device article)
- Verify virtualization and BIOS/firmware settings
- Ensure VT-x/SVM virtualization is enabled in your BIOS/firmware and that your CPU supports virtualization. Then retry starting the device.
- If you recently updated Windows, try rebooting after making sure virtualization is still enabled.
- Check Hyper-V and VirtualBox conflicts
- Genymotion Desktop runs with VirtualBox. If Hyper-V is enabled, it can block VirtualBox from starting VMs. Disable Hyper-V and related features, then restart Genymotion and try again. See the Windows troubleshooting guidance for related conflicts. https://genymotion.com/blog/windows-troubleshooting/
- Ensure Genymotion Desktop is the latest release
- We only support Genymotion’s latest release. If you’re on an older build, update to the latest desktop version and retry.
- Avoid running Genymotion inside a VM or cloud environment
- Genymotion Desktop is designed for non-virtual environments and may fail if you’re running it inside another VM or unsupported hosts. See the “Unable to start the Virtual Device” guidance for environment notes. https://genymotion.com/blog/on-demand-4-1
- Check for specific error messages
- If you see messages like “VBoxHeadless.exe - Application Error” or “memory could not be read,” follow the Windows-specific troubleshooting steps in the Windows article linked above.
Helpful references
- Windows Troubleshooting (Genymotion Desktop on Windows): https://genymotion.com/blog/windows-troubleshooting
- Unable to start the Virtual Device: https://genymotion.com/blog/on-demand-4-1
- General concept: Can Genymotion Desktop run in a virtual machine? (context on supported environments): https://genymotion.com/blog/product/plugins/page/6
If you’re comfortable sharing, please tell me:
- Your OS (Windows/macOS/Linux) and version
- Whether you’re using Genymotion Desktop or Genymotion SaaS
- The exact error message you see when starting the device
I’ll tailor steps to your setup.
One quick follow-up to help me assist you better: are you trying to start Genymotion Desktop on Windows (and if so, which version) or on macOS/Linux? 🚀