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How to Install the Google Play Store on Windows 11

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Windows 11 is already enriched with various built-in features, and yes, you can use various Android apps on your PC. However, all functionality is limited to the Amazon App Store, which leads to hindrances while installing the Google Play Store on it. Also, there is no official way to install the Google Play Store, but you can proceed with third-party software.

Fortunately, we have gathered a few things regarding the same concern. So, if you are one of the Windows 11 users willing to install the Google Play Store on their PC, then, you are at the right place, as here we will share with you how to install the Google Play Store on Windows 11.

How to install the Google Play Store on Windows 11

While moving on to the installation procedure, the foremost thing that arises in front of us is the requirement. Meanwhile, whenever we try to do something extraordinary with any software application, it needs a few requirements to be successful. Likewise, installing the Google Play Store will also require some requirements that must be followed before proceeding. These requirements are:

Need the Amazon App Store installed

The Amazon App Store is the primary requirement because, through it, you will be directed to the Google Play Store. Also, it is available on the Microsoft official store. For that, below we have mentioned steps to install the Amazon App Store.

  1. Firstly, open the Microsoft Store.
  2. Search for the Amazon App Store and click Install.
  3. Now, set up virtualization and click on Download.
  4. Afterwards, click Next.
  5. Now, click on Restart.
  6. That’s it. The Amazon App Store will now install.

Ensure you have hardware virtualization enabled.

It is required to get hardware virtualization enabled before proceeding to install the Google Play Store. If you don’t know, then follow the below steps.

  1. Firstly, press Ctrl+Shift+ESC on your keyboard.
  2. Following this, the Task Manager will open up.
  3. Next, head to the performance tab.
  4. Then locate virtualization and ensure that it is enabled.
  5. That’s it. You are all set to proceed.

After considering both of these requirements, the next step is to proceed with installing the Google Play Store. As we said above, it requires third-party application support, which is the PowerShell Windows Toolbox. With its help, you can easily install the Google Play Store. So, without waiting any more, let’s move on to the further process given below as follows:

  1. Firstly, visit the GitHub official website.
  2. Scroll down to the ‘How to’ Section.
  3. Now, copy the code stated under the ‘Easy Start command’.
  4. Then, run Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
  5. Next, paste the copied code into PowerShell and press Enter.
  6. As a result, the Windows Toolbox window will open.
  7. Now, click on Install Google Play Store on Windows 11.
  8. Then, go back to PowerShell and click Yes to proceed.
  9. Enter ‘P’ to proceed with the new package.
  10. Following this, a link will be generated, so you will need to visit it and download the ZIP file.
  11. Now, enter the path of the file in PowerShell.
  12. A new Windows system, Android, will be installed.
  13. Then, it automatically does some processing.
  14. That’s it. After completion of the process, the Google Play Store will be visible in the start menu.

Hopefully, we can now expect that you all have accurate content about how to install the Google Play Store on Windows 11. And also well-known about the requirements for doing that installation. With regards to this, if any user has any queries, share them with us in the comment section down below.