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GitHub Desktop on Windows on ARM

Microsoft Corporation · Developer Tools
YESAn official ARM64 build is available.

Direct ARM64 installer

Confirmed Nov 4, 2026
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Details

ARCHITECTURE
ARM64 (native)
BUILD
Official
GET IT FROM
Direct download
LICENSE
Free
PUBLISHER
Microsoft Corporation
CONFIRMED NATIVE
Nov 4, 2026
TESTED BY
Not yet
DOWNLOAD LINK CHECKED
2026-11-05
ARM64 PROOF
ARM64 file name on the download
SOURCES
Our research, armrepo community list

Make sure it's running native

  1. 01Open GitHub Desktop, then press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. 02On the Details page, right-click a column header, choose Select columns, and tick Architecture.
  3. 03Find its process. ARM64 means native. x64 means you have the emulated build, so reinstall it from the link above.
What ARM64EC and the other values mean

Questions

Does GitHub Desktop run natively on Windows on ARM?

Yes. Microsoft Corporation publishes an official ARM64 build.

Where do I download GitHub Desktop for ARM64?

Use the direct download link on this page. Direct ARM64 installer. If Task Manager shows the app as x64 after installing, you have the emulated build.

Will GitHub Desktop run on a Snapdragon X laptop or Copilot+ PC?

Yes. The ARM64 build runs on any Windows 11 on ARM PC, including Snapdragon X-series laptops, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and other Copilot+ PCs.