ADB.exe is obsolete and has serious performance problems
Solution 1:
I am new to android as well. dkalev's answer is correct but not very descriptive for a new user. I have outlined the steps below.
- Double Shift to open the search box
- Type SDK Manager
- In the results shown click "SDK Manager"
- In the window that opens click the second tab "SDK Tools". You should see that there is an update available for SDK Build-Tools on the first line
- Check "Show Package Details" in the lower right hand corner
- Scroll to the last (latest version) item under "SDK Build-Tools" and check the box. (Mine was 28.0.1)
- Click "Apply"
- In the dialogue box that pops up, click "OK"
- When the installer finishes, click "Finish"
- Uncheck "Show Package Details" and look at "Android SDK Build-Tools" (first line). There should be no update available and it should say "Installed"
- Click "OK" to close the SDK Manager
Solution 2:
For me, update SDK doesn't help. I solve this problem by unchecking the emulator option "Use detected ADB location". Give it a try.