[Q] is it possible to install windows 7 on Acer A500 tablet?

erica_renee · Mar 1, 2012

MOSCOW for Mod. my vote is with you

This actually was a very dead thread and should not have been brought back to life . BUT with The sparked boot loader unlocking and Fast boot/uboot thru nv flash.(something i am starting to read on NOOB IN THIS Area).
I see the win8 arm has been brought up there. Being that win8 arm is looking like only pre install on devices this will not get off the ground.With that said Its hightly likely a500 will never get windows 8 for arm on it.. But Its now quite possibly that the boot loader with u/boot COULD Actually boot win 8 arm. NOT RUN BUT BOOT. Running well its not released to anyone at this time. TO MY knowledge.
So the conclusion to win8 arm .. (not win7. that is still no!). Has changed.

win 8 arm may have if ever in the hands as a install file.. Could be booted with a proper U-BOOT Boot loader on the a500.

To bad op is not around to revive this thread with a proper TOPIC update to spark discussion on this topic . i would like to see how it would go..

Thanks for listening If im totally wrong Please share. just do not troll.
Erica Renee.

netham45 · Mar 1, 2012

erica_renee said:
This actually was a very dead thread and should not have been brought back to life . BUT with The sparked boot loader unlocking and Fast boot/uboot thru nv flash.(something i am starting to read on NOOB IN THIS Area).
I see the win8 arm has been brought up there. Being that win8 arm is looking like only pre install on devices this will not get off the ground.With that said Its hightly likely a500 will never get windows 8 for arm on it.. But Its now quite possibly that the boot loader with u/boot COULD Actually boot win 8 arm. NOT RUN BUT BOOT. Running well its not released to anyone at this time. TO MY knowledge.
So the conclusion to win8 arm .. (not win7. that is still no!). Has changed.

win 8 arm may have if ever in the hands as a install file.. Could be booted with a proper U-BOOT Boot loader on the a500.

To bad op is not around to revive this thread with a proper TOPIC update to spark discussion on this topic . i would like to see how it would go..

Thanks for listening If im totally wrong Please share. just do not troll.
Erica Renee.

This thread has nothing to do with Windows 8 development. If and when Windows 8 ARM has a feasible chance of running on our tablets, I'm sure there will be a thread. This thread is just some misinformed guy trying to get us to help him fix his fubar'd situation after he went and spent hundreds of dollars on a device without seeing what it could do first. More importantly, this thread should have been left buried, if not for that **** who bumped it.

And yes, uBoot -could- boot Win8 if they implemented a UFI (for secureboot) on top of it, but that's not the topic of this thread.

erica_renee · Mar 1, 2012

I agree this thread was resurrected for no real reason. But calling names and Bashing someone is totally Uncalled for.
Now as far my comment having nothing to do with win7. I can move my Comments to yet another really not needed thread at this time. But i will not do so. Windows 8 is the next gen os from ms. SO I SEE it as a nearly viable solution to the the OPS question. The constant calling op as being non intelligent for starting this thread . well THE only DUMB Question is the Ones not asked.even if the answer is simple to you. It could not be to someone else.

I will again let this thread die. and looking forward to the win8 arm discussion in the future. Thou i do agree its very unlikely we will get it to run on our tab.
Thanks for your comments.

netham45 · Mar 1, 2012

erica_renee said:
The constant calling op as being non intelligent for starting this thread . well THE only DUMB Question is the Ones not asked.even if the answer is simple to you. It could not be to someone else.

The only dumb question is the one you don't ask Google first.

tgtoys · Mar 2, 2012

Yes you can run Windows 7 on your A500 (kinda).
Download OnLive Desktop from the market. This app basically runs a remote desktop to the OnLive server allowing you access to a Windows 7 PC. The main things you have access to are Microsoft Office and a few other apps. Paid version gets you Internet Explorer, DropBox Access, etc.
Depending on what you are going to use it for the free version may work for you, otherwise you can pay for more options.
Or, if you have a PC at home, use Splashtop Remote HD or Pocket Wyse and control it from your tab.

Yes, I realize this is not the same as actually booting Windows from a tablet, but its the most reasonable and most inexpensive way to do it from an Android device. Other than that, like everyone else said...no. Not gonna boot.

You're welcome

Edit:
Corrected info about IE not working, it works with paid subscription.

erica_renee · Mar 2, 2012

tgtoys said:
Yes you can run Windows 7 on your A500 (kinda).
Download OnLive Desktop from the market. This app basically runs a remote desktop to the OnLive server allowing you access to a Windows 7 PC. As of right now Internet Explorer isn't really working so you can't do much with it, but I'm sure some future updates will make this awesome!
Depending on what you are going to use it for the free version may work for you, otherwise you can pay fro more options.
Or, if you have a PC at home, use Splashtop Remote HD or Pocket Wyse and control it from your tab.

Yes, I realize this is not the same as actually booting Windows from a tablet, but its the most reasonable and most inexpensive way to do it from an Android device. Other than that, like everyone else said...no. Not gonna boot.

You're welcome

Thats not running it on your tablet that is REMOTE ACCESS . by the way splash top HD. is in my opinion the best remote desktop.. but there are many and i have only tried a few. with team View is another popular one. with splash top i can run ANY and all apps that are on my pc.. because they run locally and send the screen view only to the remote client.

netham45 · Mar 3, 2012

tgtoys said:
Yes you can run Windows 7 on your A500 (kinda).
Download OnLive Desktop from the market. This app basically runs a remote desktop to the OnLive server allowing you access to a Windows 7 PC. As of right now Internet Explorer isn't really working so you can't do much with it, but I'm sure some future updates will make this awesome!
Depending on what you are going to use it for the free version may work for you, otherwise you can pay fro more options.
Or, if you have a PC at home, use Splashtop Remote HD or Pocket Wyse and control it from your tab.

Yes, I realize this is not the same as actually booting Windows from a tablet, but its the most reasonable and most inexpensive way to do it from an Android device. Other than that, like everyone else said...no. Not gonna boot.

You're welcome

Internet Explorer isn't broken in Onlive Desktop, you just haven't paid for it.

tgtoys · Mar 3, 2012

netham45 said:
Internet Explorer isn't broken in Onlive Desktop, you just haven't paid for it.

Wasn't aware it was part of the paid package only..I'll update post.
Thanks.

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erica_renee said:
Thats not running it on your tablet that is REMOTE ACCESS . by the way splash top HD. is in my opinion the best remote desktop.. but there are many and i have only tried a few. with team View is another popular one. with splash top i can run ANY and all apps that are on my pc.. because they run locally and send the screen view only to the remote client.

I know, that's why I mentioned it's kinda running it

I just meant that depending on his needs that may be suitable. But i did specifically mention that it was not actually booting Windows, only allowing access to it.
And yes, Splashtop is the best by far. I use HD on my tablet and standard on my phone. People are amazed at how fast it is and how great the resolution looks.

diiorio · Mar 3, 2012

I use onlive desktop (paid not the base 4.99 one). Ineternet explorer works fine.

The paid service gives a few options. More storage (for docs it's a waste for mass music and video its nice), and priority access (when more peopel use it that may be needed).

Onlive is probably the most stable cloud option, but there are others. Remote access on your own service won't be as smooth, but still an option.

Onlive's beta of the professional version allows custome software installation (within approval for certain programs).

WereCatf · Mar 3, 2012

I tried to get OnLive desktop free edition, but it refuses to work from Finland

I'm so effing bored with my broken wrist, thought to check if I can hack around a little and open up more functionality than they intended.

erica_renee · Mar 4, 2012

To get around the country thing. you might be able to use a IP Redirect site. There are many of them for people who play games online but do not have a Static ip address to host from.. A service like that could work.I just know you have to very carefully understand your ISPs acceptable use policy with spoofed ip. thou your not trying to steal something some isps here in the us sees it as such. Has a issue with my teenage son years back. He did not know we owned static addresses and Domain names . DAAA THE WEB SERVERS IN THE BASEMENT Dont give that away .

querobolo · Mar 4, 2012

i dream with the windows 7 in my a500

diiorio · Mar 5, 2012

There is a limitation to Windows 7 based tablets. They are not full fledged versions of windows 7. You won't get the same function of a laptop, let alone a high end laptop.

You can scan, print, and fax from an android based tablet. You need a supproted printer/scanner that can work via wifi, and proper apps to do web based or network based faxing.

Don't expect direct use of a Faxfinder/MSfax support on a windows based tab.

garvus · Jun 20, 2012

Iconia dual boot app from play market

Why not use geeknizer.com/install-run-ubuntu-on-android?

A google play app that installs a 3.5gb image ....you can even still make phone calls.

Just curious why this would be a BAD option.

Thanks.

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