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Not able to install haxm in azure vm

I am trying to install haxm in a windows azure vm (vm size Ds2 v3 - docs state it supports nested virtualization), but the haxm checktool states all condition satisfied except one VMX Enabled - no.

I am not sure how to enable the vmx for my root azure vm. General step to enable vmx for a physical machine is through bios settings is what i saw, but is this possible in azure vm.

Purpose of installating haxm is to run android emulator in my root azure vm.

Is this possible or i should create a nested vm inside my azure and then run android emulator inside the nested vm? enter image description here

Solution

  • Not able to install haxm in azure vm.

    VMX feature must be enabled in the BIOS of an Azure VM in order to run HAXM , However, the BIOS of an Azure VM is not accessible directly, so you cannot enable VMX through the BIOS settings.

    I tried to install HAXM in an Azure VM running Windows Server with the Ds2 v3 VM size and Generation 2, but I'm also encountering the following error

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    If you need to run the HAXM inside an Azure VM,try to install the same in Gen-1 Version with same Sizes.

    VM Configiration

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    When I try to install HAXM in an Azure VM with Generation 1, it works fine

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    Successfully Installed HAXM in Azure VM.

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    Reference: Enable nested virtualization on Azure