Verify Virtualization Support
- Open a Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type
systeminfo
and press Enter.
- Scroll down to the "Hyper-V Requirements" section.
- Ensure that "Virtualization Enabled in Firmware" is set to "Yes"
- If it's set to "No" you need to enable virtualization in your BIOS settings. Here's how:
- Restart your laptop.
- Access the BIOS settings during startup (usually by pressing a key like F2, F12, or Del).
- Find the virtualization setting (often labeled as "VT-x" or "Virtualization Technology").
- Enable virtualization and save the BIOS settings.
- Restart your laptop.
Enable Hyper-V (if necessary)
- Click the Start button and go to Control Panel.
- Navigate to Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
- Look for the "Hyper-V" or "Virtual Environment" option.
- If it's unchecked, enable it by clicking the checkbox.
- Click "OK" and your laptop will automatically restart.
Retry Intel HAXM Installation
After completing the above steps, try installing Intel HAXM again. It should work without issues. If you encounter any errors during the installation process, make sure you have administrative privileges and that your antivirus or security software isn't blocking the installation.
Remember to restart your computer after each change in settings or installation attempt.