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it brings up a message saying "This app can't run on your PC" and under it this is the message it has "To find apps for this PC, open the windows store"
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it brings up a message saying "This app can't run on your PC" and under it this is the message it has "To find apps for this PC, open the windows store"
Hello YayaFino,
RT devices can only download Windows updates and apps from the Store. I would suggest you try the Google search app from the Store, it has Google search and 14 other Google apps built in (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Calendar and many more).
Hi,
Thank you for approaching Microsoft Community for assistance.
I understand that you have issues with downloading Google Chrome.
Google Chrome is available as a desktop application which can be installed only on Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro Operating Systems.
You will not be able to install it on Windows RT devices.
Refer to the link for more information.
http://www.google.co.in/homepage/windows8/
I hope this answered your question. If you have any other issues with Windows, please do post it in Microsoft Community. We would be happy to help you.
I guess you didn't bother reading the box where it says that it only runs apps from the windows store.
Good luck jailbreaking the device, it still won't run chrome or Firefox as they're not compatible with the CPU architecture of the surface rt.
You bought a pure tablet, not a general purpose computer. Wake up and smell the coffee.
Ps: I can access hover features on most sites by tapping and holding my finger. The hover menu option then usually stays in place.
Just regreated of purchasing a Windows rt défice.
Having problems or just not happy with it?
If it's the latter, just return it and get something you might enjoy more. I've used a couple Android tablets, and while I prefer the Surface RT, Android is a solid OS, and IMO the Nexus tablets are quite good. I got a Nexus 7 for my mom for Christmas 2012 and she loves it. Samsung Galaxy tablets are good as well.
If you're having problems, tell us what's going on. Someone here will probably be able to help.
