This app can't run on your PC

Anonymous
2013-07-31T01:09:56+00:00

Dear Support Team :

I just bought a MS Surface RT , I was downloaded some programs like cCleaner ,teamviewer ( I download via internet explorer ),after I that I was trying to install those program but it display error message " This app can't run on your PC " , Why Microsoft build a Windows tablet that not allow to install program ? Some program I could not find in the Store , so What should I do ? Please Help ....

Best Regards

Lak You

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-07-31T17:14:09+00:00

    Yes I'm using skydrive to store my personal photos and videos too . But Skydrive could not make a text note . I need text note for my job . Thank for your reply .

    Best Regards

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  2. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-07-31T16:13:23+00:00

    Very good, maybe you would need a more traditional computer instead of a tablet.

    Viber and Tango are phone apps, I didn't even know they could run on a full computer.

    Google will not provide Google Drive for Windows tablets.  Google believes if you want their services, you will need to buy a Google tablet.  But Microsoft does have SkyDrive, which gives you more free space (7 GB) and Office, so maybe you could use SkyDrive instead.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-31T16:06:05+00:00

    Dear Keene

    The programs that I need like :

    • Viber
    • Tango
    • Google drive
    • 4Shared
    • utorrent have in Windows store but its not working good like full Computer

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  4. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-07-31T15:31:44+00:00

    Yes, the Surface Pro has a processor inside that can run all Windows apps; it is like a full computer.  That's also why it's thicker, heavier, has a noisy fan to cool it off, and has half the battery life time.  All of those are trade-offs you have to make to use older programs.  So the Surface Pro could replace your laptop or computer.

    On the other hand, the Surface RT isn't a computer replacement.  It is great for getting work done, and lots of apps are available in the Store (and more all the time).  If you want a tablet with Office, great battery life, and don't need old programs, the RT is a great choice.  That's why I like it.

    What programs are you needing?

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-07-31T15:20:39+00:00

    Dear Keene

    Thank for your Support . But a lot of program that I need don't have in Windows store . Does the Surface Pro can do everything like full Computer ?

    Best Regards

    Lak You

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