So everything is deleted except for "BstkDrv_nxt.sys", "BstkDrv_arabica.sys" and "BstkDrv_bgp.sys". I can´t delete those because apparently they are running, nothing to be found in my task manager. Anyone got an idea? Can´t even install bluestacks again because "it´s already installed"

SOLVED:

1. Press Windows Key + R and type "regedit", click allow

2. Go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"
   then SOFTWARE

3. Rightclick on everything Bluestacks related under "SOFTWARE" and delete

Now you should have Bluestacks deinstalled completely (and be able to redownload if you want.)

I just updated my clash of clans and after the update, the game isnt loading and is stuck on a black screen. Iv tried reinstalling clash of clans and then bluestacks [X and 5] itself but its still stuck.

Yesterday I was searching to use Flipaclip on Windows 10. Only to find out it wasn't supported, so I went to find an emulator. When I found Bluestacks, I decided to look up if it was safe or not. People said that it was safe, while others said they got viruses and all that. I decided, "You know what, I'm sure it's fine!", and I downloaded it. Low and behold, when I did a Norton Smart Scan, I found malware files and executables meant to hack my computer. I dealt with it, so it is resolved, but I wanted to say DO NOT INSTALL BLUESTACKS

I was in the middle of playing a game, and out of nowhere I get an absurdly loud notification sound about a "mystery chest", despite having as many notification options disabled as possible. Between that and the store popping up every time I open the app, ads being constantly plastered over the start-up and the home screen, and the platform in general seeming somehow buggier with every update, I'm tired of using this app.

Fix your program, or you're going to find yourself losing people to your competitors. I'd be better off just using my actual phone at this point.

Brawl Stars is no longer working on Bluestacks, i tried to run it this morning after the update but everytime i am greeted with this greyish-black image and after a few seconds it crashes

1. Open Google Chrome (FROM BLUESTACKS)

2. Search "Amazon App Store" - Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get/amazonapp

3. "Get Amazon AppStore"

4. Click "Retry Download"

5. Click Open

6. Click Install, OK.

7. Login to Amazon, if it's region restricted select "USA" as your address/location.

8. Download Clash of Clans from there

Note: For those that are FAILING to load the game using this method, follow these settings:

1. Make sure you're on Nougat 32-Bit instance

2.

If you are still crashing, the solution could be changing the INSTANCE! Make sure it's Nougat 32-Bit and try again!

Results:

You will have 2 Clash of Clans, first is Google Play one (Broken till Bluestacks fixes it), second is Amazon Appstore, it works just fine and same as Googleplay one anyway.

I've done this on multiple devices with no issues, I seen others fail it possibly due to instance settings so figured i'd share <3 Good luck!

~UPDATE January 18 2023

- Updating Clash of Clans through Amazon App Store will bring the black screen problems back.

- Solution: Uninstall your Clash of Clans, re-install the previous APK

- APK Link Credits goes to /r/JerryRobles https://drive.google.com/file/d/18T9Vyen4bPDF5RjvA7QFY3Sfytjc_s5V/view

- It's an APK that you launch through bluestacks and it installs the previous Clash of Clans, can confirm that it works for me, but feel free to look for APKs yourself if you do not trust the link! The method works.

~UPDATE January 23 2023

- Updating Clash of Clans through Amazon App Store now works just fine & no need for the steps of January 18!

~UPDATE February 7 2023

Bluestacks released a fix for this! Follow the STICKIED COMMENT! https://www.reddit.com/r/BlueStacks/comments/zlnsok/comment/j7khq9h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

~ UPDATE May 16 2023 - Builder Base 2

Amazon App/Nougat 32 Combo does NOT work on this patch!

- Solution: Simple, create a new instance Pie-64 & download Clash of Clans from Google Play Store directly! - Now Clash of Clans would open and play just fine :)

I'd suggest keeping both of your Nougat-32/Amazon App & Pie-64 Google Playstore instances saved. This way whichever breaks thanks to an update, you can switch to the other one :)

I've had better experience currently running Pie 64-bit + Amazon AppStore Clash of Clans, as GooglePlaystore still got the known freezing bug!

Have a nice day & enjoy Builder Base 2!

- Update 9 October 2023

Goblin Builder update unfortunately broke these methods. I'm working on a potential fix, got 2 things to try if they work I'll update the thread! - and I contacted Bluestacks Support /u/BlueStacks-Support hopefully we get a patch ASAP as it appears like we're going to need it for this one.

I'll keep you updated!

- Update #1: I've found a workaround to open Clash on PC but unfortunately it's not through Bluestacks just yet.

- Update #2: Found a fix/work around, but it's not through Bluestacks so as this is r/BlueStacks strictly, I'll update it when there's a Bluestacks fix/update! - It's good that it's atleast still possible.

- Update October 10, 2023

Clash of Clans/Super Cell OFFICIALLY announced as standalone PC game coming soon! this is great for everyone! Might still be using emulators but this is awesome!

“Largest Game Library”, “Worlds #1 Android Emulator” and yet this company can’t hire some artists? Wow.

Anybody found a solution?

What is this? It looks like malware or at best bloatware. If this is the future of bluestacks, installing unwanted bloatware, bluestacks will have to go. There are plenty of good emulators out there now that do not do this.

It is never ok to install unwanted programs just because I update bluestacks.

EDIT: It not only installed itself without my permission but it also was running in my system tray. That is shady as hell.

Pokémon TCGP crashes after new update. Anyone know any solutions?

I'm nervous to download it onto my computer. I had it before, but I can't remember if it did bad stuff. So yeah, and if I get a virus on my computer, my mom will be upset. So, tell me - is it safe from viruses?

Hey, so I have had Bluestacks for a while but it kept crashing on boot, I finally found a solution.

1. If you have VirtualBox on your Mac, delete it.

2. Let BlueStacks crash, open system preferences, general, and something should pop up, just click allow.

If you have any problems or if this didn't help, leave a comment

Hey everyone,

We just launched BlueStacks Desktop. Here’s what it does:

• Open, resize and run multiple Android apps at the same time, like windows on a normal desktop

• Built on Android 16

• Works on both Windows and Mac

• Optimized for AI agents like Claude and Codex, which can use Android apps, switch between them and complete tasks in a secure, isolated environment

Download now: https://www.bluestacksdesktop.com/

We’d like to hear from you. What would you run side by side? Are you planning to try the AI agent side of it? Drop your thoughts and questions below, we’re reading everything.