Easily install the Google Play Store on Windows 11 and run native Android apps! Say goodbye to the tedious Android emulator, this article will guide you in detail how to quickly and conveniently install the Google Play Store on Windows 11.

Part 1: Virtual Device Setup

First, several key features need to be enabled or disabled, including virtualization and native virtual machines. Otherwise, even if the program is downloaded, it may not run.

Step 1. Open Settings.

Step 2. In the System tab, select For Developers, and enable Developer Mode.

Step 3. Confirm the pop-up window and click "Yes". Close the settings window.

Step 4. Use the "Win R" shortcut key to open the "Run" command.

Step 5. Enter or paste "optionalfeatures" in the text box and press Enter.

Step 6. Enable "Virtual Machine Platform" and "Windows Virtual Machine Platform".

Step 7. Click "OK" and wait for the process to complete. You will be prompted to restart the computer to complete the setup. But please complete the following steps first.

Step 8. During the restart process, press "Esc" or "F2" to enter the BIOS settings (the specific button depends on the motherboard or laptop manufacturer).

Step 9. In the BIOS settings, the virtualization options are usually located under the Advanced tab.

Step 10. Find the option called "Virtualization" or "Virtualization Technology" and enable it.

Step 11. Usually you need to press F10 to save the changes and restart the computer. This time, let the system start normally.

Part 2: Download custom Windows Android subsystem

Once you have finished setting up, you can use the Windows Android Subsystem (WSA) to enable the Google Play Store. Note that only one WSA can be run at a time to avoid conflicts.

Step 1. Check if there is a WSA app in the installed program, such as "Amazon App Store" (simplified version of Google Play Store).

Step 2. Uninstall these programs from your computer.

Step 3. Go to MustardChef's custom WSA build library.

Step 4. Scroll down and download the first option in the Resources section.

Step 5. Open the downloaded file. You may need to use 7Zip or WinRAR to unzip the file and unzip it into a folder. The decompression program that comes with Windows 11 is also OK. Right-click the downloaded file, select Extract All, and select the decompression location.

Step 6. Open the unzipped folder, right-click the blank space in the folder, and select "Open terminal here".

Step 7. Paste the following command in the terminal and press the "Enter" key:

PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\\Install.ps1

Step 8. You may be prompted to confirm administrator permissions. After the command is run, you need to press the "a" or "y" keys to complete the installation.

This will install WSA and enable the Google Play Store on your device. If the installation fails, refer to the WSA library linked in step 3 for more information.

Part 3: Using Google Play Store

After the installation of the second part is completed, the virtual machine should be turned on immediately. If not, you can search for "Windows Android Subsystem" in the Start menu to find it.

The program will open a separate window similar to an emulator, showing basic Android features. You can use the Google Play Store in it, just like on an Android device, just sign in to your Google account.

Applications installed through WSA are also displayed in the Windows search bar, and running them will automatically open the WSA.

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