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- Lack of Windows 8 Apps. Windows RT is its own unique operating system. Yes, it shares quite a bit with Windows 8, but you won't be able to run legacy apps on the OS.
- Microsoft Store. If you want to download third-party apps, there's only one place to find them: the Microsoft Store. Microsoft does this for security's sake, as well as the ability to promote certain apps.
- Locked to the Hardware. Don't expect to be able to buy and install Windows RT yourself (although a leaked build might emerge). Instead, you'll have to buy it on dedicated hardware, like Microsoft's Surface with Windows RT tablet.
- ARM. Likewise (and this ties with the previous two slides) Windows RT will run on the ARM chip, which isn't compatible with x86.
Windows RT is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft. It is a version of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 built for the 32-bit ARM architecture (ARMv7). [6]
- Arm vs. x86
- It Has A Desktop, But…
- Third-Party Application Restrictions
- Windows RT Is For “Devices”
- Missing Enterprise Features
- Not All Windows Tablets Run Windows RT
Windows RT was known in development as Windows on ARM, or WOA. It’s essentially a port of Windows from Intel x86 processors to ARM processors. x86 processors are what you’ll find in standard laptops and desktops today, while the vast majority of smartphones and tablets use ARM processors. Because it’s a port of Windows to a different architecture, ...
Related: How the Windows RT Desktop Differs from Windows 8 Windows RT does have a desktop, just like other editions of Windows 8. You can launch the desktop and use Microsoft desktop applications like the Control Panel, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, and even Microsoft Office – in fact, each Windows RT system comes with touch-optimized versio...
All third-party applications on Windows RT must be Metro applications, and Metro applications must go through the Windows Store and be approved by Microsoft. This means that a Windows RT device can only run Microsoft-approved applications, just like an iPad can only run Apple-approved applications. This has implications for browser choice, too. On ...
Windows RT is clearly inspired by the iPad and it’s no coincidence that its restrictions mirror Apple’s. Microsoft envisions Windows RT computers as “devices,” not traditional PCs. You won’t be able to buy a boxed copy of Windows RT in stores – it’s only available pre-installed on ARM systems. Initially, these ARM systems will be a handful of Windo...
Windows RT also lacks many enterprise features that have made Windows so successful. Windows RT devices can’t join an Active Directory or domain and don’t support group policy, so they can’t be easily managed by existing Windows infrastructure. Windows RT also lacks a variety of other features, including Storage Spaces, BitLocker, remote-desktop ho...
Many Windows tablets – in fact, most of the tablets you’ll see in stores when Windows 8 debuts – won’t run Windows RT. They’ll be using a standard x86 Intel processor with one of the standard versions of Windows 8. That means they’ll support third-party desktop software and all standard Windows features. If you’re interested in a Windows 8 tablet b...
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Jun 15, 2012 · Here's our guide to what Windows RT is, how it's different from Windows 8 and WinRT, and what it all means.
Feb 13, 2024 · Windows RT Features. The brand-new Windows RT operating system is complete with features and drivers, making it a worthy competitor to iPad.
Aug 2, 2023 · Features of Windows RT. Windows RT offers a range of features that make it a unique and appealing operating system for tablets and other ARM-based devices. Here are some of its notable features: 1. Metro-style User Interface: Windows RT introduces the Metro-style user interface, featuring live tiles and touch-friendly gestures. This interface ...
Oct 23, 2012 · Windows RT hardware launches on the same day as Windows 8, but it's a different operating system. Here are some of the key differences.
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