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Pablo Peniche
Pablo Peniche
1,780 Points
Posted by Pablo Peniche
Pablo Peniche
1,780 Points

I can't enable VT-x in BIOS security settings and

The pop up says: "Intel HAXM is required to run this AVD. VT-x is disabled in BIOS.

Enable VT-x in your BIOS security settings (refer to documentation for your computer)."

How can I enable VT-x in my BIOS security settings? What is "BIOS security settings"? and how can I download the Intel HAXM?

1 Answer

Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,414 Points
Seth Kroger
Seth Kroger
56,414 Points

The BIOS is the software residing on the computer's motherboard that boots it up when it is powered up and acts as a low-level go-between for the hardware and OS. The process to change the settings can vary because there are many BIOS manufacturers and the all do things a bit differently. To access the BIOS settings you need to restart the computer and press/hold F2 or F10 (usually F2) as the computer reboots. You may have just the keyboard to navigate with. Look for CPU settings and under that look for "VT-x", "Intel Virtualization" or similar.

Video guide on this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cv2Hj2PlQE

Elaine Chan
Elaine Chan
100 Points
Elaine Chan
Elaine Chan
100 Points

I tried F2, F10 and Delete but it didn't work. Could it be any other buttons that I have to press?