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Other install windows on Android?

Discussion in 'Software' started by Podge4, 9 Mar 2013.

  1. Podge4

    Podge4 Oi, whats your game?

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    I realise this may be unlikely but Is it possible to create a virtual windows OS to run on my Tegra 3 Android tablet?
     
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  2. deathtaker27

    deathtaker27 Modder

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    nope, windows is x86 or x64 at its base, Tegra 3 is arm at its base so therefore this is impossible

    Windows RT installation media is not available to the public, and that is the only arm based version of Windows

    I expect there to be some way somewhere of install it and using an emulator but ask yourself, why do you need it so bad?
     
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  3. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    In theory you could install Windows RT on a Tegra 3 tablet. If you can find the installation file.
     
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  4. itrush07

    itrush07 Minimodder

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    Oh, so this thing is really possible.. checking the big 'G' for that file..
     
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  5. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    It certainly is. There are several QEMU-based x86 emulators available for Android, including this one. Those will let you install almost any x86-based OS onto your tablet or smartphone.

    It won't run *well,* mark you - hardware emulation is always slow - but it will run, contrary to the naysayers.
     
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  6. TheStockBroker

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    Alternatively, 2X for Android is free, easy to set up (and fantastic); and will do whatever you want!
     
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  7. Podge4

    Podge4 Oi, whats your game?

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    I was just wondering if were possible, thanks Gareth, i'll look at that. If it doesn't work that well then ok but i'll take a look and see.
     
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