How do I install a Windows program on Windows phone?

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Installing windows programs on windows phone

I am thinking about buying a windows phone, before I do finalize my decision, I would like to know if it is possible to run windows xp, or windows 7 programs on windows phone OS.
 

Qais Abu-Hasan

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Re: Installing windows programs on windows phone

I am thinking about buying a windows phone, before I do finalize my decision, I would like to know if it is possible to run windows xp, or windows 7 programs on windows phone OS.

No that's impossible! You see they are both different OSs , while after windows 10 update you can do that but only for the apps from the store (.exe files are probably not gonna work)
 

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No that's impossible! You see they are both different OSs , while after windows 10 update you can do that but only for the apps from the store (.exe files are probably not gonna work)


Well, playing with a super-lag with CoD on a phone or waiting a month to render a cube on Cinema4D wouldn't be a great idea after all :p
 

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Re: Installing windows programs on windows phone

You need to understand the difference between ARM and x86 CPUs and how the APIs are different between the Windows (desktop) and Windows(phone).
 

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Re: Installing windows programs on windows phone

Everyone here is correct.

The underlying hardware makes running legacy programs impossible and/or impractical to implement.
Like how is can't run OSX apps.

Besides, Windows on a 5" display won't work well.
 
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