NorrisAltenwerth wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:37 pm
Hello everyone. I was trying to use YoWindow on my Windows 10 PC with Bluestacks. I have noticed that when I launch the app on Bluestacks, CPU and disk usage automatically spike to 100%. Can anyone tell me how I can fix this issue? Any kind of response would be greatly appreciated.
High CPU and disk usage when running YoWindow on Bluestacks is a common issue that can occur due to various reasons. Here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem:
1. **Update Bluestacks**: Make sure you have the latest version of Bluestacks installed. Updates often include performance improvements and bug fixes.
2. **Allocate More Resources to Bluestacks**:
- Open Bluestacks.
- Go to the settings by clicking on the gear icon.
- Navigate to the "Engine" section.
- Increase the CPU and RAM allocation. If you have sufficient resources, try allocating more CPU cores and RAM to Bluestacks.
- Restart Bluestacks after making these changes.
3. **Enable Virtualization**:
- Ensure that virtualization (Intel VT-x or AMD-V) is enabled in your BIOS settings. This can significantly improve the performance of Bluestacks.
- Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup (usually by pressing a key like F2, F10, Del, or Esc during boot).
- Find the virtualization setting and enable it. Save and exit the BIOS.
4. **Adjust Performance Settings in Bluestacks**:
- In the Bluestacks settings under "Performance", set the performance mode to "High Performance".
- You can also try disabling "Use advanced graphics engine mode" if it is enabled, as it might be causing higher CPU usage.
5. **Optimize Windows for Performance**:
- Close unnecessary background applications that might be consuming resources.
- Check for any Windows updates and install them.
- Ensure that your graphics drivers are up to date.
6. **Disk Cleanup and Defragmentation**:
- Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to clear temporary files and free up disk space.
- Consider defragmenting your hard drive if you are using an HDD (not needed for SSDs).
7. **Adjust Power Settings**:
- Set your power plan to "High Performance" in the Windows Control Panel under Power Options.
8. **Check for Malware**:
- Run a full system scan using your antivirus software to ensure that there are no malicious programs causing high CPU and disk usage.
If after trying these steps the problem persists, it might be worth considering an alternative Android emulator or running YoWindow directly on an Android device if possible.