How can I Run/Download Android Apps on a PC?

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I tried running Android 4.1.1 in VirtualBox, but it was too slow and sluggish to do anything. I came across Windroy which runs Android as a Windows app, but it won't run Google Play.

I want to run this on my laptop. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

How can I download an APK file from the Play Store? seems relevant, but the fact that AIDE is a paid app might be a snag. — eldarerathis, Aug 29 '13 at 20:54
I don't have an Android anymore so idk what to put for Device ID — Michael Schwartz, Aug 30 '13 at 02:42

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Sep 01 '13 at 08:20

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Try BlueStacks and tell us how it goes.

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Bluestacks has gone through a lot of new updates since the last time I used it. Wouldn't run on Windows 8, but fine on my Windows 7 laptop. Thank you! – Michael Schwartz Sep 01 '13 at 23:26
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No problem.. hope they fix the windows 8 compatibility issue soon.. glad it worked for you :) – Kmelkon Sep 02 '13 at 05:27
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or May be Andy?..it cliams it works well on windows 7/8 – Lucky Jun 24 '15 at 20:15
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@MichaelSchwartz you could also try Phoenix OS or Remix OS. – William Feb 13 '17 at 00:52
Those didn't exist when I posted this. Gotta say I love Remix OS. It's really nice! – Michael Schwartz Feb 18 '17 at 18:39

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 01 '13 at 17:34

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Try youwave or bluestacks, both works just fine and smooth too.

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How can I Run/Download Android Apps on a PC?

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