Signal checks for 64-bit on windows in a way that doesn't consider 64-bit ARM processors

[gabefair]

1. Installation does not occur on a x64-bit Windows-on-Arm machine.

Expected Result: Successful Installation

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[gfs]

ARM64 Windows devices can only run 32-bit x86 exes, and are not compatible with 64-bit x86 .exes. Source

The solution (to getting it to run) would either be to compile as a 32-bit application, or to have a separate version for ARM64 Windows.

The error message does not help make this clear, however.

[crbender]

With the new Surface Pro X (and more) running ARM64, could it be possible to create a version that's compatible?

[kenpowers-signal]

ARM64 support is something we could potentially investigate: https://www.electron.build/api/electron-builder.html#electron-builderarch-enum

[joshjx]

ARM64 support is something we could potentially investigate: https://www.electron.build/api/electron-builder.html#electron-builderarch-enum

yes please :)

[gabefair]

Also see #3410

[gber1983]

@kenpowers-signal any update here? Would be amazing to have signal desktop on windows ARM64 devices (I use the surface pro x).

[a-woolf]

I know this has been asked many times (and shot down just as many), but why not not just compile for Windows x86? It's universal, and is currently the only way to run traditional Windows apps on ARM64 Windows.

Also see: #1636

[dennisameling]

Here's the issue for Signal Desktop on Windows on ARM, have been making great progress in the last few days: #3745 (comment)

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