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

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Microsoft Store

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-12-09T01:38:32+00:00

    I downloaded Skype from the surface Rt store download.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-12-09T03:55:09+00:00

    I found the fix. Skype or windows Rt has a side bar on the right. When you are in Skype and swipe from the right, you get a search . Make sure Skype is selected and type the contact name. It first searches the surface Rt then gives you the option to search the directory. But I am still not sure how to except a friend request.

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  3. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2014-12-09T14:56:13+00:00

    You don't have to do anything complicated.  To search, just click the search icon at the top (the magnifying glass icon).

    To accept a friend request, just click it.  It will be highlighted just like my missed calls here.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-12-10T13:41:14+00:00

    That would be great but the only icon I have is the phone. The other 2 are not there. This may be because my Microsoft account is tide to Skype. Several of my apps are tide to the Microsoft side bar in one way or another. Skype may be programmed that way. I have reinstalled it and nothing changed. I had a friend send me a call and I could not call back. It is not the same program setup as a pc.

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  5. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2014-12-10T14:30:07+00:00

    That means you have an old version.  Open the Store app and download the 8.1 update, then update Skype to the new version and you'll have all the free abilities everyone else has.

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