Whilst downloading Bluestacks V4 it notifies the user to change the PC settings to enable CPU "Virtualization". I'd like to know if this is really necessary and whether it will have any side effects on my computer running on Windows 8.
Bluestacks, should I enable Virtualisation
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Best Answer
Virtualisation technology allows multiple workloads to share common resources on your computer. Basically, it allows your computer to run multiple tasks separate of each other, as if they were separate machines, which can be useful when using emulators and virtual machines.
It does not have any real impact on your computer and is not harmful to your computer, nor will it have any side effects or problems. Enabling it will allow BlueStacks to run more effectively and work better, which is why BlueStacks recommends you enable it. I know it works because I've used BlueStacks with and without Virtualisation technology, and the difference in performance is noticeable. It does help BlueStacks to run better.
I do recommend you enable it if you want the best experience in BlueStacks. Enabling it in the BIOS is pretty easy if you know how to navigate with arrow keys and know how to use the FN keys. I recommend you Google how to enable Virtualisation (which can also be known as VT-x and VT-i on Itanium processors) in the BIOS and follow the instructions on there.