If you are encountering issues with installing or running BlueStacks due to Hyper-V on your Windows 10 system, despite disabling Hyper-V, this article will provide a comprehensive guide to resolve the problem. This issue is often caused by conflicting virtualization features such as Memory Integrity, Virtual Machine Platform, or other Windows hypervisor settings. Here’s how you can fix the issue step-by-step.
Understanding Hyper-V and Its Impact on BlueStacks
- Hyper-V: A native hypervisor in Windows that allows users to create virtual machines. However, BlueStacks, an Android emulator, may experience compatibility issues when Hyper-V is enabled.
- Memory Integrity: A security feature under Core Isolation that could interfere with virtualization software such as BlueStacks.
If you’ve already disabled Hyper-V but are still facing problems, follow the instructions below to ensure that all conflicting settings, including Core Isolation and Memory Integrity, are properly addressed.
Step 01: Verify Hyper-V Is Disabled
To ensure Hyper-V is fully disabled, follow these steps:
01. Open the Control Panel and navigate to Programs ➡️ Programs and Features.
02. Click on Turn Windows features on or off.
03. Scroll down and uncheck the following options:
- Hyper-V
- Virtual Machine Platform
- Windows Hypervisor Platform
04. Click OK and restart your computer.
Step 02: Disable Core Isolation (Memory Integrity)
Memory Integrity, part of Core Isolation, can cause BlueStacks to malfunction even if Hyper-V is turned off. To disable it, follow these steps:
01. Type “core isolation” in the Windows search bar and press Enter.
02. In the Core Isolation settings, toggle Memory Integrity to Off.
03. Restart your computer.
Step 03: Disable Virtualization in BIOS
If BlueStacks is still not running, the issue might be related to hardware virtualization enabled in your BIOS settings. Disabling this could resolve the issue.
01. Restart your PC and press the BIOS access key (usually Delete, F2, or Esc) when your system is booting up.
02. Look for a setting named Intel Virtualization Technology or SVM Mode (for AMD systems) and disable it.
03. Save the settings and exit BIOS. Your PC will restart.
Step 04: Ensure Hypervisor Services Are Disabled
Sometimes, even if Hyper-V is disabled, the hypervisor services might still be running. Here’s how to disable them:
01. Type CMD in the search bar and right-click on Command Prompt to select Run as administrator.
02. Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:
bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off
03. Restart your system.
Step 05: Reinstall BlueStacks
Once all virtualization features have been disabled, reinstall BlueStacks to ensure a fresh setup.
01. Uninstall the current version of BlueStacks from Settings ➡️ Apps.
02. Visit the official BlueStacks website and download the latest version.
03. Follow the on-screen instructions to install BlueStacks.
After following these steps, BlueStacks should now install and run correctly on your Windows 10 machine without being affected by Hyper-V or other virtualization settings.
