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# Dedicated Windows with Android Emulator
## Dedicated Windows with Android Emulator
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### Related guides
* [Access your Windows VPS (RDP)](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/bUYvfHb6xw7kgTvmQIAo)
* [Change password on Windows Server (2008–2022)](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/IgrYg7sghSH9FMyGAjGu)
* [Enable microphone in Windows Server](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/mBrwJVbONZbNHaKZcZ1j)
* [Change display language on Windows Server 2019/2022](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/kru2mWZrhOLrIiNcm2dk)
* [Run an Android emulator without a dedicated GPU](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/1RRvIRgf5Gg3oucvIA8S)
* [Reboot an AndroidDE server](broken://spaces/laEWHyEhXmGEBBoSUuh5/pages/ifqpUgbDD8aucusNXR33)
### Overview
This is a Windows dedicated server designed for emulator workloads. Common emulator options include:
* NoxPlayer
* BlueStacks
* MEmu
* LDPlayer
### Connect (RDP)
1. Get the server IP, username, and password from the delivery email.
2. Use Remote Desktop (RDP) to connect.
3. Change the password after first login.
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If the portal shows `IP:PORT`, use that port for RDP.
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### Client Area features (Server Panel)
In the Client Area, your server page is split into cards.
You can copy most values by clicking them.
#### API error banner (temporary)
If you see **“Unable to load server data”**, the upstream API is unavailable.
Some server information may be outdated.
Click **Retry** and reload the page after a minute.
#### Server Details
Use **Server Details** to quickly grab access information:
* **Hostname** and current status.
* **Primary IP** (sometimes shown as `IP:PORT`).
* **IPv6 network** (if enabled).
* **Username** (usually `Administrator`).
* **Initial password**.
* **Operating system** (example: Windows Server 2022 Datacenter).
* **Location / Datacenter**.
* **Traffic** (example: unlimited).
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Treat the portal password as sensitive. Rotate it after first login.
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#### Additional IP Addresses
If your service includes extra IPs, they appear in **Additional IP Addresses**.
Use those IPs for extra RDP endpoints or outbound IP separation.
#### Billing Information
Billing shows:
* Product name.
* Service status.
* Registration date.
* Recurring amount and billing cycle.
* Next due date and remaining days.
* Payment method.
### Power Controls
Power controls help when Windows is frozen, or RDP is down.
You may see multiple reset types:
* **Software**: sends `Ctrl+Alt+Del` (when available).
* **Power**: presses the power button (ACPI signal).
* **Force Off**: long power press. Immediate shutdown.
* **Hardware**: reset button. Hard reboot.
* **Manual**: technician reset in the datacenter.
* **Wake on LAN**: sends a magic packet to power on.
How it works:
* **Power (press power button)** turns on the server if off.
* If running, it triggers a graceful OS shutdown signal.
* **Force Off (long power press)** cuts power immediately.
* Use it only when the OS is unresponsive.
* **Hardware reset** is like pressing a physical reset button.
* **Manual power cycle** is the most drastic option.
Notes:
* **Wake on LAN** only helps when the server is powered off.
* **Manual** may take time. Support confirms completion by email.
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Force Off and Hardware reset can corrupt disks. Use them last.
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### Rescue Mode
Rescue mode boots a minimal recovery OS over the network.
Use it for:
* Emergency access when Windows won’t boot.
* Disk checks and file recovery.
* Repairing boot issues.
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### 1) Enable Rescue Mode
1. Open **Rescue Mode**.
2. Choose an **operating system** (example: `linux` or `vkvm`).
3. Choose your **keyboard layout**.
4. Click **Enable**.
The portal will show a temporary rescue password.
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### 2) Reboot into Rescue
Perform a reset from **Power Controls**.
The server boots into rescue on the next reboot.
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### 3) Work, then exit
Rescue activation is valid for **60 minutes**.
After that, reboot again to start the installed OS.
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Rescue mode is not Windows. It is mainly for recovery tasks.
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How Rescue Mode works
After activation, a configuration is created on the DHCP side.
On the next reboot, the server boots from the network.
A minimal OS is loaded via TFTP.
Rescue activation stays valid for 60 minutes.
### Firewall
Firewall lets you control inbound and outbound traffic from the portal.
Key points:
* Rules are processed **top to bottom**.
* Unmatched packets are blocked by default.
* Applying changes can take **30–40 seconds**.
Use **Manage Rules** to edit inbound and outbound rules.
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Do not block RDP unless you have an alternative access path.
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IPv6 notes:
* ICMPv6 is always allowed.
* IPv6 rules may not support IP-based filtering.
### Reverse DNS (PTR)
Reverse DNS lets you set a PTR record for an IP.
Workflow:
1. Select the IP address.
2. Enter a PTR hostname (example: `server.example.com`).
3. Optionally load the current PTR.
4. Click **Save**.
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PTR must point to a valid hostname. That hostname must resolve back to the same IP.
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### Stability tips
* Keep Windows updated.
* Avoid installing unnecessary background apps.
* Monitor CPU/RAM/disk usage during emulator runs.
### Need support?
Include these details in your ticket:
* Your server IP
* Emulator name + version
* Screenshot of the error
* What changed right before it started failing
Support: