Installing windows to raspberry pi
Installing windows to raspberry pi
expand their project possibilities. Windows 10 IoT Core is a version of Windows specifically designed
for small devices such as the Raspberry Pi. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install
Windows 10 IoT Core on a Raspberry Pi 4.
To begin the installation process, you will need to download the Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard
from the Microsoft website. This dashboard will allow you to download and install the necessary files
to your Raspberry Pi.
The next step is to prepare your SD card. You will need a minimum of 8GB, but 16GB or 32GB is
recommended for this installation. Insert your SD card into your computer and format it to FAT32.
Once formatted, open the Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard and select "Set up a new device".
In the "Set up a new device" window, select your device. In this case, select Raspberry Pi 2 & 3 or
Raspberry Pi 4, depending on which version you are using.
Next, connect your Raspberry Pi to your network. Enter your network information, such as the
network name and password.
Select the image you want to install. Choose the latest version of Windows 10 IoT Core and the
appropriate edition (32-bit or 64-bit) for your Raspberry Pi.
Click "Download and Install" to begin the installation process. This may take several minutes
depending on the speed of your internet connection.
Once the image is downloaded and installed, insert the SD card into your Raspberry Pi and power it
on.
Connect your Raspberry Pi to your computer using a micro-USB cable. Open the Device Manager on
your computer to confirm that the Raspberry Pi has been recognized.
Open the Windows 10 IoT Core Dashboard on your computer and select your Raspberry Pi. Click
"Open in Device Portal" to access the device's settings.
From the device's settings, click "Settings" and then "OS Update". Follow the instructions to install
Windows 10 IoT Core on your Raspberry Pi.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Windows 10 IoT Core on your Raspberry Pi! With this
installation, you can now explore the possibilities of running Windows on your Raspberry Pi and
utilizing its many features.