Software developers for OS Android create a huge number of useful programs and energy-intensive games that cannot always be used on gadgets. Lack of performance forces you to buy a new device or resolve the issue of installing a shell emulator Android on a computer running a different OS (Windows or Mac). One of the most popular programs is the Nox App Player. But different operating systems are not good with each other, and often Nox App Player is not installed, giving an error.
- Differences between Nox App Player and other emulators
- The installation hangs by 99%, but does not give an error
- How to enable virtualization
- How to check a video card using OpenGLChecker
- Changing the file system
- The installation stopped at 99% and gives an error
- Run as administrator
- Cleaning with Advanced System Care
- Clean Nox App Player Removal
- What to do if NOX won't start: Video
Differences between Nox App Player and other emulators
The developer positions this program as the best way to implement mobile games on a PC. In his opinion, in general, confirmed by user reviews, Nox provides the highest performance, the best compatibility and literally overshadows other developments.
You can download the emulator on the official website.
Indeed, the application has some functions, not all of which have even the most popular emulators today:
- built-in root can be enabled / disabled if desired;
- multi-window and full-screen mode without a panel;
- location change function;
- the ability to determine the allocated amount of resources;
- emulator of clicks.
The utility is based on the kernel Android 4.4.2 KitKat and supports X86 / AMD processors. The shell fully emulates capabilities Android with a fully functional Google Play store.
Nox supports input not only from keyboard / mouse, but also from various other controllers, ensuring smooth control and 100% compatibility with any game. The perfect multitasking system allows you to run two games at the same time and connect them using local multiplayer. It should be noted that it worked correctly on Windows 10.
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The installation hangs by 99%, but does not give an error
The question why Nox App Player freezes at 99% when loading is very common on user forums. Perhaps it should be a shame when the downloaded executable file does not work in full on a system that seems to meet all the developer's requirements. Apparently, there is still work to do here. A deadlock situation can have a different background:
- Antivirus is blocking the launch.
- The launch is performed without giving the program administrator rights.
- Virtualization (VT or V virtualization technologies) is not enabled or the computer (processor) does not support it.
- The video card does not support OpenGL 2.0.
- The file system is FAT32.
- The processor does not receive all parameters Android.
The first two problems are solved quite simply, the last one can be dealt with only by specialists from the development team. Well, with the rest, the user himself will have to tinker a little.
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How to enable virtualization
There are two types of virtualization: software and hardware. In computers with processors Intel, the latter is called VT-x technology, and on AMD – AMD-v. To verify if a processor supports a feature, you need to evaluate your computer's configuration, especially the section on supported technologies. This can be done manually or using special utilities such as Intel Processor Identification Utility or LeoMoon CPU-V.
If VT or V (for AMD) combinations are found, the processor supports the technology, but hardware support must be manually enabled in Settings B IOS. Computers Acer, Asus and Samsung do not need this as it is enabled by default. On other machines you need:
- Login to B IOS.
- Go to the Advanced section and select CPU Configuration .
- Click on Intel Virtualization Technology and select 'Enabled'.
- Save settings changes before exiting.
- If Windows 8 or 10 is used, there is a possibility of conflict between VT and Microsoft Hyper-V technologies. In this case, you will have to disable the features Windows in the 'Programs' section of the control panel.
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How to check a video card using OpenGLChecker
If the problem is not resolved, the cause may lie in the video card or its drivers. In this case, it is best to use the special OpenGLChecker utility created by the emulator developer. The program analyzes the system settings and tests the video adapter. You can download it on many resources where it is freely available.
It's very easy to use. It is necessary:
- Run the installation file.
- Read information about OpenGL.
If the OpenGL version is less than 2.0, you need to replace the video adapter; otherwise, it is enough to update its drivers.
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Changing the file system
FAT32 has limits on the size of individual files, so using it will cause a problem that can be solved in two ways:
- By changing the entire file system to NTFS.
- Transferring the emulator to an NTFS disk.
You will have to format the disk, and in order not to lose important data, it is best to use the method using the command line. For this you need:
- Through the 'Start' menu go to the 'All programs' section and select the 'Command line' item.
- Enter the following command: 'convert disk: / fs: ntfs', in which instead of the word 'disk' enter the required one, for example d.
- Press Enter.
After performing several manipulations suggested by the system, the computer will reboot – and that's it. It is important to remember that after changing the file system from FAT32 to NTFS, you cannot go back without data loss.
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The installation stopped at 99% and gives an error
When Nox App Player freezes at 99 percent, very often the system signals that further download is impossible due to some error. In such cases, it is not recommended to change system parameters without correctly understanding what to do. In this situation, the user is left with two options:
- Run the program as administrator.
- Reinstalling the app with system cleaning using the Advanced System Care app.
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Run as administrator
Running the program with administrator rights very often solves problems. It is, after all, a system shell that requires more system resources than is usually provided by other programs.
When the installer is run as administrator, the utility is always correct the first time. If you have problems opening an already installed utility, you should try the following:
- Right-click on the program icon.
- Find properties in the context menu and mark “Run as administrator”.
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Cleaning with Advanced System Care
The archive can be taken from the link. It is enough to download and unpack it on your computer to make a complete system cleaning. If in doubt about success, you can first make a backup copy of the registry.
If the problem persists, it remains to contact the developers at [email protected] and follow their instructions.
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Clean Nox App Player Removal
First, you will have to uninstall the Nox App Player program, then erase all remaining service files from the hard drive, and then thoroughly clean the system registry Windows. If there are no relevant skills, it is recommended to use a special program.
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