What to do if you can't launch the virtualization engine on BlueStacks 3

In connection with the release of the new version of BlueStacks 3, users also got a number of problems. We are often asked questions: why the virtualization engine does not start, how to fix it, etc. There are other questions as well. This article will answer the most common troubles that users encounter while using the emulator.

Very often, a simple restart of the computer or the BluSax 4 engine can help in solving a problem when everything lags. Let's look at how to stop it.

  1. Open the program and click on the arrow in its upper right part. Select [k] Restart virtualization engine from the drop-down list.
  1. Confirm your intentions by clicking on the [k] Yes button.
  1. After that, the emulator will turn off.
  1. And it will start again by reactivating its engine.

Try to work with the program, and if the error occurs again, read the article further.

Reinstallation

If the method described above did not help you, you can move on to more radical measures. We will uninstall the program and reinstall it. But we will not do this just like that, but using a professional scanner and manual cleaning. Do not be alarmed, there is nothing complicated here, just follow our step-by-step instructions.

  1. First you need to download the Revo Uninstaller utility. The program has a trial period, but it will be enough for us. Run the tool and find our BlueStacks in the list. Select it and press the button marked with [k] 2.
  1. The standard uninstaller will start, here we need to indicate the reason for the deletion (choose any) and press [k] Delete.
  1. Also in the next step, your confirmation will be required.
  1. Removing the Android emulator will start. We are waiting for its completion.
  1. As a result, click on [k] Completed.
  1. Now the fun begins. Activate advanced mode and press the button marked with [k] 2.
  1. Wait until the scan of the registry and disks is finished.
  1. Click on the [k] button Select all.
  1. When all items are marked, press [k] Delete.
  1. We confirm our intention.
  1. We mark the remnants of the files.
  1. And we delete them.
  1. The system will ask for confirmation, we provide it by pressing [k] Yes.
  1. Next, you need to go to the directory [k] C: \ ProgramData \ BlueStacks and, if there are any objects, delete them.
  1. We do the same in [k] C: \ Users \ username \ AppData \ Local \ Bluestacks.