Introduction

To install Android Studio on a windows machine, it requires one to know the necessary system requirements. These requirements are necessary to allow optimal performance of Android Studio on systems on which it is installed. This hampers freezing, slowness of system operations and many other things during application development.

To use Android Studio in developing Android applications using Java, make sure you have downloaded and installed the Java SE Development Kit (JDK) on your computer. To learn how to install the JDK, move here. It’s not that complicated.

Android Studio is the official IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for android application development. Its built and distributed by Google. Its free, open source and based on JetBrain’s Intellij IDEA software. The IDE integrates quite a number of useful functions which can enhance the productivity of developers.

System Requirements

Before installation of Android Studio, check and ensure that your computer system passes all the following system requirements:

• 64-bit Microsoft Windows 8/10/11
• x86_64 CPU architecture; 2nd generation Intel Core or newer, or AMD CPU with support for a Windows Hypervisor
• 8 GB RAM or more
• 8GB of available disk space (IDE + Android SDK + Android Emulator)
• 1280 x 800 minimum screen resolution

Check System Requirements (Windows 10)

On a Windows computer, you can find all the information that you need to verify the system requirements in the Settings app

1. Open Settings. You can use the search tool next to the Start button at the bottom of your screen to locate it.
2. Click System
3. At the bottom of the left-hand navigation pane, click About.
4. Make sure that the Windows specifications meet or exceed the requirements.
5. Select Device specifications. Make sure that the Installed RAM is at least as much as is required and that the system type is the 64-bit version of the operating system.
6. In the navigation pane, click Display. Make sure that the Resolution is the same or better than what’s required.

Check System Requirements (Windows 8.1)

On a Windows computer, you can find all the information that you need to verify the system requirements in the Settings app

1. Open Control Panel. You can use the search tool next to the Start button at the bottom of your screen to locate it.
2. Click System and Security
   
3. Click System
4. Make sure that the Windows specifications meet or exceed the requirements.
5. Select Device specifications. Make sure that the Installed RAM is at least as much as is required and that the system type is the 64-bit version of the operating system.
6. In the navigation pane, click Display. Make sure that the Resolution is the same or better than what’s required.

Check System Requirements (Windows 7)

On a Windows computer, you can find all the information that you need to verify the system requirements in the Settings app

1. Open Control Panel . You can use the search tool next to the Start button at the bottom of your screen to locate it.
2. Click System and Security
   
3. Click System.
4. Make sure that the Windows specifications meet or exceed the requirements.
5. Select Device specifications. Make sure that the Installed RAM is at least as much as is required and that the system type is the 64-bit version of the operating system.
6. In the Control Panel, move to Appearance and Personalization > Display > Adjust resolution . Make sure that the Resolution is the same or better than what’s required.

Verify Storage Space requirements

1. Open the file explorer
2. In the left-hand navigation pane, click This PC or Computer
3. Ensure that the local storage has enough free space to install Android Studio.

Download Android Studio

1. To install Android Studio on a windows computer, open any web browser and download the latest version of Android Studio from Google.
2. Click Download Android Studio. The Terms and Conditions page with the Android Studio License Agreement opens.
3. Read the License Agreement.
4. At the bottom of the page, if you agree with the terms and conditions, select the I have read and agree with the above terms and conditions checkbox.
5. Click Download Android Studio to start the download.
6. When prompted, save the file to a location where you can easily locate it, such as the Downloads folder.
7. Wait for the download to complete. This may take a while, so cheer up and wait.

Install Android Studio on Windows

1. Turn on your internet since the Android Set Up wizard will need to download certain components.
2. Open the folder where you downloaded and saved the Android Studio installation (.exe) file.
3. Double-click the downloaded file.
4. If you see a User Account Control dialog about allowing the installation to make changes to your computer, click Yes to confirm the installation. The Welcome to Android Studio Setup dialog displays.
5. Click Next to start the installation.
6. Accept the default installation settings for all steps.
7. Click Finish when the installation is done to launch Android Studio.
8. Choose your preference of light or dark theme when Android Studio first launches. Screenshots in this course use the dark theme, but choose whichever one you prefer.
9. During the installation, the setup wizard downloads and installs additional components and tools needed for Android app development. This may take some time depending on your internet speed. During this time, you may see a User Account Control dialog for Windows Command Processor. Click Yes to accept the dialog.
10. You may also receive a Windows Security Alert about adb.exe. Click Allow Access, if needed, to continue the installation.
11. When the download and installation completes, click Finish. The Welcome to Android Studio window displays and you’re ready to start creating android applications !!