Bluestacks is one of the most popular emulators used by millions of people around the world. It allows you to run Android games or apps on Mac or Windows. So, it is a convenient option to enjoy the experience of running Android apps or games on the big screen. Gamers use this app very often to enjoy gaming on the big screen.
It certainly helps them to improve the gameplay as PC setups are much better than any Android smartphone. However, using a mouse and keyboard to play games or trying new apps on a PC might seem fun and a good idea. But you need to ensure safety before downloading the application.
There are many antiviruses available that identify Bluestacks as a threat. So, most people have a common question when it comes to using this app “is Bluestacks safe for my PC?” If you are one of them, then here are some things that you need to know before using it.
Before we jump into safety and security, let’s find out more about Bluestacks.
What Is Bluestacks?
As mentioned earlier, it works as an emulator for Android devices to play games and enjoy apps on PC for platforms like Windows and Mac. With the help of this app, you can run plenty of apps. Some of the most common apps that people choose to use Bluestacks include ROS, PUBG Mobile, Candy Crush Saga, and others. Also, using messenger apps like Snapchat, Messenger on the big screen is very common.
Is It Safe To Use In 2021?
Coming back to the question, “is Bluestacks safe?” Many people wonder the same thing about this application. While it is one of the most popular emulators people use, they can’t get over the security concerns. Also, people who are using a higher version of Windows, such as Windows 10 or others, get a threat notification from the antivirus while installing the emulator.
Well, the answer is yes. Bluestacks is entirely safe for your computer, and all the concerns about your safety are explained here in detail.
Anti-virus Detecting As A Threat
The first and foremost concern of the users is that Anti-virus is detecting this app as a threat to the computer. Well, it is normal to get scared and treat the app as malware. But you do not need to stress out about it. There are some antiviruses like Avast, McAfee, and others that might detect the app as malware, but it is simply a false alarm.
Antiviruses simply give this alert because it sees the application changing your homepage, which is a behavior of viruses. So, without any worry, you just need to add this app to the list of trusted apps or disable the antivirus while downloading and installing Bluestacks. The app also recommends the second option as it ensures that the app is installed and downloaded perfectly.
Lagged Performance
Another concern that many Bluestacks users reported is their PC performance becoming slower after using Bluestacks. So yes, Bluestacks might affect the performance of your PC if you are using one with medium specifications. In addition, the software can crash if the system specifications are not up to mark.
Also, this app consumes a lot of PC system resources due to high RAM and CPU usage. These are the reasons for the lagged performance of your PC. This is quite normal as both desktop and Android have different structures.
Software Version And Download Procedure
If you want to ensure the safety of both your PC and Android device, then make sure to download the app from the official website or Google Play Store. Avoid any third-party stores or websites as they can cause harm to your devices. These are not trusted sources meaning they are not safe. Also, check the software version while downloading it.
The initial version of the app had a lot of security issues. However, they have updated the app and made sure that it is safe to use. So, the latest version of the app is perfectly safe to use for users with an updated safety policy. So, the latest version will provide a lot of security and high safety.
Legality
Many users are not sure if the Bluestacks app is legal or not. As there are many other emulators that violate the policies, it is very normal for the Bluestacks users to ask about the legality. As Android is an open-source platform, it can be modified as you like. You can access the Google Play account from this app as well. So, whether the app is legal depends on how you plan to use it and modify it.
Conclusion
Many users are asking about the safety of Bluestacks to use it on their devices. Well, it is completely safe to use in 2021. You can take a look at the above points to find out why there are no security risks available while using Bluestacks. Make sure to download it and all the other apps that you are planning to run through it from the official website of the Google Play Store.
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