Android AVD starting error

Question

I am getting this error when i start an avd in android studio. Any help would be appreciated. And also unable to start android studio except from terminal.

PANIC:

Answer 1

Set the variable ANDROID_SDK_HOME to < home directory > / .android / .avd

For creating this variable under Win7, please go to control panel -> system -> advanced parameters -> environment variables. In the "user variables" block, Click on "new". Please fill the variable name and its value. Close all dialog by clickin on button "OK" and launch android studio.

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