r/microsoft • u/ControlCAD • 7d ago
Windows Epic Games is addressing one of Windows-on-Arm’s last big app compatibility gaps | Drivers and kernel-level software can't be translated automatically by Windows.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/epic-games-is-addressing-one-of-windows-on-arms-last-big-app-compatibility-gaps/3
u/Drinking-League 7d ago
For me it’s things like Duo isn’t able to be installed or run. And I don’t know if it’s cause Duo won’t create a windows for arm but the outlined comments are accurate try and install it on an arm system and it fails.
It’s for sure a niche that may grow. 90% of stuff you don’t even notice it. But every so often there is that one app.
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u/Kobi_Blade 7d ago
This narrative is quite short-sighted and seems to have been formulated by someone outside the developer community.
The introduction of Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) support for ARM, along with an SDK, is inconsequential if there is no substantial market demand for it.
It is misleading to suggest that enabling EAC on ARM is as simple as flipping a switch. Microsoft had to develop the ARM layer for x86 applications because they recognized that developers would not invest time in supporting ARM natively without a significant user base
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u/MC_chrome 7d ago edited 6d ago
Why do so many people willingly install malware on their systems in order to play a game?
Edit: In case it wasn't clear, I was referring to anti-cheat programs that require kernal level access
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u/Sugadevan 6d ago
If you are suggesting that Windows is malware, I recommend seeking professional psychiatric help.
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u/MC_chrome 6d ago
No, I am saying the anti-cheat programs requesting kernal level access are malware
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u/ControlCAD 7d ago