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ranganadh vamsik15184051
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March 14, 2023
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P: Native Support for WOS/CoPilot/ARM Devices

  • March 14, 2023
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Need Support for WOS Devices (Windows on Snapdragon)

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    Sunny UK
    Sunny UK
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    May 24, 2024

    With a slew of new laptops (including MS Surface Pro 11) being built on the ARM Snapdragon platform, does anyone know categorically whether it is possible to install and run Lightroom Classic on Window-on-ARM in emulation mode?

     

    According to the system requirements (https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/system-requirements.html) it needs an Intel or AMD processor.

     

    However, I've found this analysis (paid for by Microsoft) of the performance of the new Surface: https://signal65.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NewSurfaceLaptop2024_Signal65LabInsights.pdf . On page 24, there is an assessment of the performance of LrC running in emulation mode on the Surface 11. That suggests that it is possible.

     

    If this needs to be raised as a feature request, can anyone point me in the direction of how I should do that?

      Ian Lyons
      Community Expert
      Ian LyonsCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 24, 2024

      I don't have an answer to your question and doubt that other users will have either. That being said, I'm sure that it will shortly generate significant interest.

       

      I've moved your post to the 'Ideas' forum.

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        realmasters
        Known Participant
        May 22, 2024

        A number of Windows laptops have been announced that are based on the new Snapdragon X Elite CPU. These look to be powerful machines. Is Adobe planning to optimise LR Classic (&/or Desktop) for these devices? 

        Thanks. 

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          Grune
          Participating Frequently
          May 31, 2024

          I received confirmation from Microsoft today that Lightroom Classic is already natively supported.

          Victoria Bampton LR Queen
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          Victoria Bampton LR QueenCommunity Expert
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          May 31, 2024

          Isn't that an ARM based processor? I'm not sure that's true. Lightroom is, but not Lightroom Classic. It might run on emulation.

          Victoria - The Lightroom Queen
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