Let’s take us back to 2015, when the Raspberry Pi 2 arrived on the scene! That’s the year Microsoft announced its plans to support the platform with a lightweight version of Windows 10 IoT, specifically designed for the 64-bit RPi 3 models. But, you might be wondering – can we run the full version of Windows 10 on RPi 3 or 3B+, right? The WOA-Project has got an answer for us with its new WoA-Installer! According to Windows Latest, this open-source Installer was introduced in January, building upon the earlier WoA release for the Lumia 950 phones.
Tool developer Jose Manuel Nieto Sanchez described it on the page as ‘super easy to use’ and ‘no-hassle,’ With the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B or B+; micro SD card (a recommended A1); and a Windows 10ARM64 image, linked from the page providing the ISO file download instructions. The installer needs a set of binaries and according to the author:The installer needs a set of binaries and according to the author:
I’d like to clarify that these binaries aren’t mine, [emphasis his] and are merely compiled and provided here for your convenience, aiming to simplify your experience. After all, the main emphasis of this tool is on ease of use and simplicity!
In conclusion, the WoA Installer pioneers the possibility of running Windows 10 Arm 64 on the Raspberry Pi 3. However, please note that this installation comes without any performance guarantees and awaits further testing to prove its reliability and efficiency.
Install Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi 3 (ARM)
You can use this third-party installer if you already have a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B (or B+) and a MicroSD card with A1 rating. To install Windows 10 ARM on Raspberry Pi 3, please follow the steps below:
- Download the Windows 10 ARM image, WoA installer and Core Packages from here.
- Run WoA Installer and go to the Advanced section.
- Click on ‘Import Core Package’ option and select the package directly.
- After importing, you will be allowed to use deploy Windows option.
Source: Run Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi 3
