This tablet is not a normal computer, it runs a mobile phone processor. Only specially made software will run on it., only apps from the store. It is not a general purpose computer.
Cannot Install Software on Surface 2 with Windows 8.1 RT
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I am working on a Microsoft Surface 2 with Windows 8.1. It has 2GB RAM and 36GB remaining disk space.
When I try to install software using Run as Administrator I get an error - This app can't run on your PC. To find apps for this PC, open the Windows Store?
It already has Office 2013 so why can't I install anything else. I've tried Trend Micro and ccleaner so far. Same error each time.
BTW, the OS is 32-bit and so are the application.
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2016-09-15T20:43:54+00:00 Figures. Should have thought of that. Too bad she didn't buy a Surface Pro.
Thanks for the quick response. One more thing off my desk and back on someone else's.