In an earlier post we mentioned that it would be impossible to run Google Chrome on the Windows 10 S operating system. Google is one of the few large companies that does not develop applications for Windows 10, although there is a clear demand for various programs that are not available in the Windows Store, such as Google Chrome or Gmail.
Google's decision to stay away from Windows 10 may be related to Microsoft's limitations on browsers that are published in the Windows Store. But it looks like Google Chrome can get to Windows 10 without the help of the developer.
Citrix released an application specifically for Windows 10 S through the Windows Store. This application makes it possible to run Win32 software in Windows 10 S running only applications from the Windows Store.
It's called Citrix Receiver, and it's a universal application, so it works not only on computers but on smartphones and it even claims to support the Continuum in Windows 10 Mobile. This means you can run Win32 software in Continuum mode, which will allow users to start Google Chrome when working on a larger screen using their phones to power the system.
"Windows 10 S is a locked operating system that runs applications provided only by the Windows Store. "This means that many existing Win32 applications that have not yet been shipped to the store will not run locally on Windows 10 S," Citrix said in a blog post today.
"The best way to access these critical Win 32 business applications is through Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop. Citrix Receiver opens the door to run Win 32 applications on Windows 10 S. This way you can run your applications that are critical to your business and gives you the flexibility to run any other browser such as Chrome or other browser in the browser, simply, safely, and economically, in Windows 10 S. ”
Please note that Windows 10 S is an operating system specifically designed to purchase education and is limited to applications that are published in the Windows Store. This means that Win32 software can not be run on this version of the operating system unless it is released via the Store or moved to Project Centennial.
George is still wondering what he is doing here….
