Virtualization, if you dont know, basically gives Intel hardware a boost while virtualizing and helps BlueStacks run smoother and faster.

Sometimes, when starting the BlueStacks, you will see an error message indicating that the Engine could not be started.

You can either try to restart the Engine from the error dialog or reboot the PC and try again.

These options usually do not resolve the issue and keep you from using the BlueStacks.

This error message usually appears after installing the BlueStacks update.

A lot of users started seeing this error when they updated the BlueStacks to the newer version.

For some users, this might happen after the Windows update as well.

Again, it points to a bug in the Windows or BlueStacks update.

In rare cases, the problem can caused by improper settings andor disabled virtualization technology.

Tip Try turning off the antivirus application especially if you have Avast.

Simply right click the antivirus icon from the system tray and select the option Disable.

Disable the application for a short time and check if BlueStacks work in that period.

Switching to a different security application will prevent these problems in the future.

Method 1: Switch to DirectX and change RAM capacity In the engine settings of BlueStacks, you will have an option of using OpenGL or DirectX.

By default, BlueStacks will be using the OpenGL and this option will be selected.

Swtiching to DirectX and rebooting usually solves this issue.

Follow the steps given below to switch to DirectX Open BlueStacks Click on the options button from the top right corner.

This button will look like a downwards arrow Select Settings Click Engine from the left pane Select DirectX Click Restart Now Check if the problem is resolved or not.

If the problem still persists then follow all the steps given above (but do not click Restart Now button).

One you have selected DirectX option, change the Core number from the drop down menu and try different RAM capacity settings.

Once done, click Restart Now and check if this resolves the issue.

Sometimes a different RAM settings aired with DirectX resolves the issue.

Method 2: Enable Virtualization Technology Making sure that the Virtualization is enabled on your PC also helps in resolving this issue.

A lot of users solved the problem by simply turning on the Virtualization option from the BIOS.

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