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Compatible device to run Windows 10 or later

Oyinkansola 0 Reputation points
2025-09-25T08:27:08.38+00:00

I'd like to know if I can run windows 10 on my Samsung tab because I don't have a pc

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Randy Baroja 20,600 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-25T09:14:27.02+00:00

    Hi,

    Hey, I totally get why this is a bit confusing. Tablets and PCs seem like they should run the same stuff, but under the hood they’re really different. Samsung Galaxy Tabs (whether it’s an A or S series) are made to run Android, and the way the hardware and firmware are built just doesn’t line up with what Windows 10 or 11 needs.

    Windows is designed for PCs with Intel or AMD processors, while most Galaxy Tabs use ARM-based chips that aren’t compatible with the regular version of Windows. That’s why you won’t be able to install Windows 10 directly on your tablet like you could on a laptop or desktop.

    Kind regards,

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  2. S.Sengupta 30,261 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-09-25T08:47:18.2066667+00:00

    You cannot run Windows 10 natively on a Samsung tablet, as Samsung tablets run on ARM processors and use Android as their operating system.

    Alternatively, you can connect to a Windows PC remotely if you have access to one.

    Microsoft's cloud PC service [Microsoft Windows 365] that streams a full Windows desktop to your tablet through a browser.

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