Install Procedure

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###1. Go into Android Studio

• Tools --> Android --> SDK Manager
• Under Android x.x.x (API xx) check Intel x86 Atom System Image
• Repeat for any Android version
• When ready click Install packages... button

###2. Download Intel Hardware Execution Manager and unzip the file

• Run IntelHaxm.exe using defaults

###3. In Android Studio

• Tools --> Android -- AVD Manager

• Create a new virtual device - the following settings work for me:

     Device: Nexus 5 
     Target: Android 4.4.2 - API Level 19
     CPU/ABI: Intel Atom (x86)
     Keyboard: I check Hardware Keyboard Present if not you have to do everything with virtual keyboard
     Skin: No skin
     Memory Options: 768     
     Use Host GPU - Checked
     Rest of the options I use default
  

• Click OK button

• Highlight your new virtual device and click Start

• Should start the emulator within a minute