When did the Surface RT come out?

October 26, 2012
Surface/Introduced

What can I do with an old Surface RT 2020?

Can you still use a Surface RT?

As Microsoft did not provide an upgrade path for Windows RT from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, mainstream support for Windows RT ended in January 2018. However, extended support runs until January 10, 2023.

Can Microsoft Surface RT be upgraded to Windows 10?

The short answer is “NO”. ARM-based machines like the Surface RT and Surface 2 (including the 4G version) will NOT get the full Windows 10 upgrade.

What can I do with a Surface RT in 2021?

Can I install Windows 7 on Surface RT?

I am sorry, but you cannot use the Surface RT simply because you cannot install any 3rd party desktop programs on it. You can download a Windows 7 ISO and make a bootable flashdrive with Rufus. However, you will still need another computer to do it with.

Why is my Surface RT so slow?

It’s possible that you have installed applications (especially on the Surface Pro/Pro2) that are less than optimally coded. As a result, they may be hogging a lot of CPU or RAM causing your slowdown. One of the easier ways to check for this is to use Resource Monitor. To start Resource Monitor, do the following.

Can I install Google Chrome on my Surface RT?

As windows RT is based on ARM architecture and Google chrome is only available for X86 and X64 systems, you can’t install Google Chrome on Windows RT tablet. You may try updating your tablet to new windows 10 (if possible) and use Edge browser.