The Raspberry Pi 4 is a single-board computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It was released in June 2019 and is the fourth generation of the Raspberry Pi series. The Raspberry Pi 4 is an incredibly versatile device that is capable of running a wide range of operating systems. One question that often comes up is whether or not the Raspberry Pi 4 can run Windows 10.
The short answer is yes, it is possible to run Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi 4. However, it's not a straightforward process, and there are a few things to consider before attempting to install Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi 4.
Firstly, it's worth noting that Windows 10 is not officially supported on the Raspberry Pi 4. This means that you won't find an official image of Windows 10 for the Raspberry Pi 4 on the Microsoft website. However, this doesn't mean that it's impossible to run Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi 4.
There are two main methods for installing Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi 4. The first method is to use the WoR (Windows on Raspberry) tool, which is a community-developed tool that simplifies the process of installing Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi 4. The second method is to use the IoT (Internet of Things) version of Windows 10.
Let's take a closer look at each of these methods.
Method 1: Using the WoR tool
The WoR (Windows on Raspberry) tool is a community-developed tool that allows you to install Windows 10 on the Raspberry Pi 4. It simplifies the installation process and automates many of the steps involved. To use the WoR tool, you'll need a few things:
- A Raspberry Pi 4 with at least 4GB of RAM (2GB is technically possible, but it's not recommended)
- A microSD card with at least 16GB of storage
- A Windows 10 ISO file (you can download this from the Microsoft website)
Once you have these things, you can follow these steps to install Windows 10 on your Raspberry Pi 4 using the WoR tool:
- Download and install the WoR tool on your Windows PC.
- Insert your microSD card into your PC and format it using the SD Card Formatter tool (you can download this from the SD Association website).
- Open the WoR tool and select your Raspberry Pi 4 from the list of devices.
- Select the Windows 10 ISO file that you downloaded and click "Next".
- Choose your installation settings (language, edition, etc.) and click "Next".
- Select your microSD card as the installation drive and click "Next".
- Review your settings and click "Install".
- Wait for the installation process to complete (this can take several hours).
- Once the installation is complete, remove the microSD card from your PC and insert it into your Raspberry Pi 4.
- Power on your Raspberry Pi 4 and wait for Windows 10 to boot up.
Method 2: Using the IoT version of Windows 10
The IoT (Internet of Things) version of Windows 10 is a lightweight version of Windows 10 that is designed for use on embedded devices like the Raspberry Pi. It's a free download from the Microsoft website, and it's officially supported on the Raspberry Pi 2, 3, and 3+.
However, it's worth noting that the IoT version of Windows 10 has some limitations compared to the full version of Windows 10. For example, it doesn't include the desktop environment or support for the Windows Store. It's also not as feature-rich as the full version of Windows 10.
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