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How can I enable virtualization (VT) on my

PC?

NOTE: This article outlines technical steps you can follow for enabling
virtualization in your PC's BIOS and improving performance

Virtualization technology permits BlueStacks 3 to run smoother and much

faster.

1. How can I find out if my PC supports virtualization?

Download and run a free utility provided by your PC's CPU manufacturer.

a) If your processor is made by Intel, the Intel Processor Identification Utility

detects whether your PC supports virtualization (VT-x technology), See b) for
AMD processors (AMD-V technology)

• Download Intel's virtualization technology detection tool from this

link.
• Select the language-specific msi download.
Once the utility is installed on your PC, you can run it to identify the status
of processor as shown below.

If the report associates a "Yes" with Intel's virtualization technology, then it

is available for your PC.

b) To check the status of AMD-V, AMD users can download AMD V

detection Utility
2. How can I enable virtualization, if available but disabled on my PC?

2.1) Access your PC BIOS for Windows 10, 8.1, 8 (UEFI-compliant BIOS)

2.1.1) Windows 10 

1.) Click Start flag button menu and select Settings.

2.) Select Update and Security. 

3.) Click Recovery on the left hand menu.

4.) Under Advanced start-up, click Restart Now.

5) Select Troubleshoot
6) Select Advanced Options

7) Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

8) Click Restart to restart the system and enter UEFI (BIOS).

2.1.2) Windows 8.1, 8  (UEFI-compliant BIOS)

1) Navigate to the Style UI Charms Bar

    Shortcut: Windows Key + "C"
    Touchscreen: Swipe finger from right edge of the screen towards the
center
    Mouse: Starting from the top right-hand corner move the mouse along
the right edge of the screen

    Click/Touch "Settings"
2. Click / Tab on "Change PC Settings" on the lower right-hand site

Shortcut: Windows Key + "I"

3) Select "General" on the left hand pane

    Select "Restart Now" under the "Advanced Startup" section on the

right pane.

    The system will reboot into the Advanced Boot Menu

4) Select Troubleshoot

5) Select Advanced Options

6) Select "UEFI Firmware Settings" and select "Restart" on the following
prompt.

    Windows will now initiate the BIOS. 

2.2) Enter the PC BIOS

Power ON or restart your PC

NOTE: Many of the steps below may vary depending upon your
motherboard, processor type, chip-set and OEM. Refer to your the
documentation accompanying your PC for the appropriate steps to enter
the BIOS.

HP - Illustrated example

1. While your PC is restarting repeatedly tap Esc key to enter BIOS

2. Press the F10 key for BIOS Setup.(Follow the instruction on the screen)
3. Press the right arrow key to System Configuration tab, Select
Virtualization Technology and then press the Enter key. 

1. Select Enabled and press the Enter key.

2. Press the F10 key and select Yes and press the Enter key to save
changes and Reboot.

Please follow the appropriate link to enable 'Virtualization Technology' in

specified systems,
Lenovo

Dell

• Press F2 key at startup BIOS Setup.

• Press the right arrow key to Advanced tab, Select Virtualization and
then press the Enter key.
• Select Enabled and press the Enter key.
• Press the F10 key and select Yes and press the Enter key to save
changes and Reboot into Windows.

Asus

• Press F2 key at startup BIOS Setup.

• Press the right arrow key to Advanced tab, Select Virtualization
Technology and then press the Enter key.
• Select Enabled and press the Enter key.
• Press the F10 key and select Yes and press the Enter key to save
changes and Reboot into Windows.

Acer

• Press F2 key at startup BIOS Setup.

• Press the right arrow key to System Configuration tab, Select
Virtualization Technology and then press the Enter key.
• Select Enabled and press the Enter key.
• Press the F10 key and select Yes and press the Enter key to save
changes and Reboot into Windows. 

If you have any further questions, please email support at bluestacks dot
com . 
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