How to turn off the background mode of BlueStacks

Video: How to Disable the Background Mode of BlueStacks

As one of the best Android emulators available today, BlueStacks can consume a significant amount of your computer's resources. Even when you log out of the application, if the background mode remains active, your computer may not function optimally.

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Just like disabling BlueStacks to prevent it from starting automatically with your computer, turning off the background mode is also an effective method to speed up your system.

Steps to Disable BlueStacks Background Mode

Step Instructions
1: Completely exit the software by navigating to one of the following paths:
  • C:\Program Files\BlueStacks (For Windows x86)
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueStacks (For Windows x64)
Exit BlueStacks
2: Locate and double-click the HD-Quit file.
Run HD-Quit File
Run HD-Quit file to completely exit BlueStacks
If you can't find this file, right-click on the BlueStacks icon in the taskbar and select Quit.
Quit BlueStacks
3: Right-click on the Taskbar and select Start Task Manager.
Task Manager
A small window will appear, select:
  • Select the Processes tab.
  • Find the entries labeled as BlueStacks, and left-click on them.
  • Select End Process to terminate the background activities.
End BlueStacks Process

After you have disabled the BlueStacks background mode, you will notice a significant improvement in your computer’s speed and stability.

I wish you success in implementing these changes!

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25 Comments

  1. David Lee -

    I should’ve known about this sooner! BlueStacks has been such a pain lately with its background settings

  2. Lisa Jordan -

    Awesome tip! I’ve turned off background mode and BlueStacks is running much smoother now. Thanks a bunch!

  3. Crystal Brown -

    I really appreciate this post! Sometimes, the simplest solutions can bring the greatest results. Keep sharing these tips

  4. Linda Gray -

    OMG! I actually didn’t know about the background mode. Thank you for this knowledge! Felt like a total noob

  5. John Smith -

    Thanks for the guide! I was struggling to figure out how to turn off the background mode in BlueStacks for days. This made it so easy

  6. Alex Taylor -

    Wow, I didn’t even realize there was a background mode. You’ve just saved me a ton of frustration

  7. Kevin 1234 -

    Can you please add more details on how background mode affects performance? I want to know exactly what changes when I turn it off.

  8. Betty White -

    I’m flabbergasted! This post has enlightened me on how to optimize my BlueStacks experience. Big hugs to the author!

  9. Amy Green -

    Turning off background mode is such a game changer! Thanks for the clear instructions. You rock!

  10. Sophie Chan -

    Btw, does anyone know if turning off the background mode effects notifications? I’m worried I might miss important ones

  11. Duy Sinh 6789 -

    Help! I followed the instructions, but I can’t see any changes. Is there anything else I should check

  12. Jasmine Wong -

    This is exactly what I needed! I couldn’t figure out why my apps were so slow. Background mode was the culprit

  13. Hương Đà Nẵng -

    I shared this article with my friends! It’s super helpful for anyone using BlueStacks

  14. Emily White -

    Thanks for letting us know! I often forget to tweak these settings. Can’t wait to see the improvements

  15. Quang vn -

    I was having constant lags in my games. After turning off the background mode, it's like a whole new experience

  16. Sammy Fish -

    I can't believe I wasted so much time with background mode on! This post was a lifesaver

  17. Sara Lee -

    Great article! I didn't even know there was a background mode until I read this. Definitely going to try it out

  18. Mèo con -

    I thought I was the only one facing issues with BlueStacks! Glad to see this post and find a solution

  19. Phúc IT -

    Nice article! For anyone unsure, it’s super simple to turn off background mode. Just follow the steps outlined

  20. Tommy Nguyen -

    Hey, could someone tell me if this will speed up my BlueStacks performance? I feel like it’s been lagging lately

  21. Angela Kim -

    This worked perfectly for me! I was confused about some settings, but now I can enjoy my games without background mode interfering.

  22. Mark Johnson -

    Great insight! Background mode can really slow down your PC, especially when running multiple apps on BlueStacks.

  23. Huyền Lizzie -

    I tried this and it actually worked! My games load faster now. Highly recommend following these steps

  24. David Star -

    I had no idea background settings could mess up performance so much. Definitely a must-read for all BlueStacks users

  25. Thùy Linh -

    Thanks for this! It's very helpful. I hope more people read this and gain the knowledge about BlueStacks settings.

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