MetaTrader 5 Now Requires AVX-Supported CPU
MetaTrader 5 now requires a CPU with AVX support to run certain EAs/indicators. Find out who's affected and how to request a CPU upgrade for your Digitalku VPS Forex Windows.
Some versions of MetaTrader 5 now require a CPU with AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) support to run certain EAs/indicators. If your CPU doesn't support AVX, you'll see an error like this:
AVX required, you have X64 only
loading of [EA name] failed [568]
Who Is Affected?
| VPS Status | Condition |
|---|---|
| β Activated after July 1, 2026 | Already running on AVX-supported CPU. No action needed. |
| β οΈ Activated before July 1, 2026 | May still be on older CPU, which could trigger the error above. |
Solution for Existing Customers
You can request a CPU upgrade via a support ticket:
- Open a ticket titled: "Upgrade CPU AVX - VPS Forex Windows"
- Include your VPS service ID/username
- Our team will process the request and schedule a restart
β οΈ Note: This process requires a VPS restart, so the request must be submitted by the customer directly, allowing you to choose the right timing (outside your trading hours).
π This applies only to VPS Forex Windows. VPS Forex digiOS is not affected.