How do I run multiple instances of Android Studio

Question

How do I run multiple instances of Android Studio? A second instance is launched if you select \"File\\New Project\", but \"File\\Open\" and \"File\\Reopen\" does not creat

Answer 1

On Mac is:

1. Android Studio
2. Preferences
3. Appearance & Behavior
4. System Settings -> Project Opening -> Confirm to open project in

When you open other project, you will be asked if you want to open a new window or replace what you already have.

Answer 2

Your Android Studio was set to open project in the same window. You can change that, so it asks whether to open new window while opening other project.

Do this:

1. Go to: File -> Settings -> Appearance & Behavior -> System Settings -> Project Opening.
2. Check [x] "Confirm window to open project in".
3. Now open the other (2nd) project with File -> Open... etc.
4. You will now be asked if you want to open a new window or replace what you already have. Select New Window.

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Older versions:

1. Go to Settings -> General -> Project opening.
2. Check 'Confirm window to open project in'.
3. Create or open different project
4. You will be asked if open a new window.

Answer 3

There was an update in Android studio so the new solution would be:

1. go to >file
2. go to >settings
3. go to >appearance and behavior
4. go to > system settings
5. now in system settings check the "confirm to open project in" option