Yes, you can run Windows on a Raspberry Pi, but it depends on what exactly you’re trying to do. There are a couple of different ways to go about it:
Option 1:
Windows 10/11 IoT Core:
Think of this as a super stripped-down version of Windows made for things like smart home devices or tiny gadgets. It runs just one app at a time and doesn’t have the regular Windows desktop. It works on older Pis like the 2 and 3, and kind of works on the 4 with some tweaks.
Good for: Projects like smart thermostats or displays.
Not good for: Using it like a regular PC
💻 Option 2:
Full Windows 10/11 ARM Version:
This is the full desktop version of Windows, the kind you’re used to—but built for ARM processors (like the one in the Raspberry Pi).
People in the community have figured out how to get it working on the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4, and it actually runs surprisingly well on the Pi 4 with 4GB or 8GB of RAM.
(You’ll use a tool called WoR (Windows on Raspberry) to install it )
Alternative: Just Use Remote Desktop:
If you just want to access a Windows PC from your Pi, you don’t have to install anything. Just run Remote Desktop on the Pi and connect to a real Windows PC somewhere else. That way, you get full Windows without the Pi having to run it itself.