You can download Whatsapp for your Windows 10 computer and use the app just like you do on your phone. The computer client is a complete analogue mobile version. To run WhatsApp on your computer or tablet on Windows 10, you no longer need to contact emulators and run the mobile version of the software. You can use official program, which appeared only last year.
Whatsapp for a computer on Windows 10 - how to launch
To run WhatsApp on your computer, you need to download Whatsapp. This is a small program (about 100 MB) that works on any device. Previously, there was only a mobile version of the utility, which did not allow using WhatsApp on a computer. Now you have such an opportunity quite officially. On the developer's website you will find latest version. But so that you don’t have to go far, we have posted on this page the latest version of Whatsapp for a computer, which works in Russian and is available for computers and tablets running Windows 10 32/64 bit. This method is better than Whatsapp Web for the following reasons:- Does not require constant Whatsapp connection on the phone;
- Possibility to connect your old account or create a new one;
- Provides access to the entire history, including media files;
You can download Whatsapp to your computer for free. There are already services online that offer clients money. This is either a hoax or a scam. The official version is distributed free of charge. Installing and configuring the client is accessible even to a beginner. And if you have any difficulties or questions, we recommend watching the following video:
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» WhatsApp for Windows 10
WhatsApp is a convenient, functional and free messenger. Exchange messages, photos, video files with loved ones without any limits or restrictions! You can download WhatsApp for Windows 10 from the developers’ website (free, translated into Russian) or launch the messenger in your browser.
"Desktop" version
Until recently, it was impossible to run WhatsApp on a computer without an emulator, but now every owner of Windows 10-8 has the opportunity to download it completely free.
Go to the official website of the application whatsapp.com and go to this page (the latest version is always there):
If your PC has a 32-bit system, click on the appropriate link below.
Please note that to launch the WhatsApp client on your computer, you will need a phone with the messenger installed on hand (the same applies to the Web version). You need a phone to activate the application (and this is exactly the tab you will see when you launch it for the first time).
To synchronize your PC and smartphone - open the mobile client - chats - WhatsApp Web:
Point your camera at the QR code and wait, the computer will take a little time to update your contact database.
Web
This version of WhatsApp is launched directly from the official website. Open it and select the “WhatsApp Web” tab at the top.
A window will appear asking you to activate your account by scanning a QR code. This is what the Web version looks like.
A video that perfectly shows how Web WhatsApp works.
What's the difference?..
You may have noticed in the screenshots that both versions are identical in design, but what about functionality? “Desktop” WhatsApp is practically no different from its browser-based brother: you can correspond, communicate via microphone, webcam and transfer various documents to each other, all functionality has been preserved. The only noticeable difference is the ability to start at system startup.
“On the one hand, such a solution will help you easily master the PC version of the messenger, and on the other hand, there is no need to download such software.”
Question of price
Interestingly, until 2016 WhatsApp was paid (subscription cost about $1 per year). The price will seem ridiculous to many, but thanks to this, users were freed from watching annoying advertising videos. Now you can download the application absolutely free and in the future you will not have to pay any subscriptions. There were no advertisements in the messenger and, according to the developers, none are expected.
Key Features
Let's look at the main features of desktop WhatsApp:
- Exchange files, messages, as well as support for video and audio calls;
- Customizable appearance. Change the background in the dialog (there is a wide palette of colors to choose from);
- Notifications. The client will keep you up to date with the latest messages using sound alerts and even display thumbnails with text on the screen. It is possible to disable notifications for a certain period of time.
Why WhatsApp?
Today there are a huge number of different messengers, but WhatsApp has gained great popularity in Russia. Why is it worth using this messenger?
- Cross-platform— the application supports two PC operating systems (Mac, Windows), as well as six mobile systems(iOS, Windows Phone, Symbian, BlackBerry, S40). In other words, the messenger works on the most popular devices. So, if you have several devices under different operating systems, it will be enough to log in using your account and you are in touch again.
- Safety— everything you send to your interlocutor is subject to encryption. The developers assure that no one except the recipient will be able to decrypt the message, not even the company’s servers.
- Archiving correspondence— you can save conversations that are important to you and even group chats. Not only are they archived text messages, but also files from the conversation: photographs, videos and audio files.
In addition, the application has a simple and user-friendly interface that will be intuitive to any user. Also, in addition to regular SMS, you can call, send your voice messages and even communicate via video. And the most pleasant feature of the messenger is its well-developed clients: be it a PC or a smartphone, according to user reviews, all versions of WhatsApp work surprisingly stable.
From the very beginning, WhatsApp was conceived as a mobile application for communication between people from all over the globe. The general concept has not changed its direction, but has been expanded. Now the messenger is available not only on smartphones and tablets, but also on regular computers.
WhatsApp for Windows 10
There are three options for launching WhatsApp for Windows computer 10: via web version, special program for PC and Android emulator. The first two are official, or rather, recommended by the developer. But at the same time the user receives a limited set of capabilities:
- Constant connection with the mobile application is required. If you turn off the Internet on your smartphone or close the messenger, then access to WhatsApp will be blocked on your computer.
- Inability to make calls or video calls. Only sending voice messages is available.
- Inability to change user statuses. Only viewing them is available.
But using an Android emulator allows you to avoid any restrictions and get a full-fledged replacement mobile application on a computer or laptop with Windows 10.
Method 1: Web version
To get started, go to https://web.whatsapp.com. A window with a large QR code will open. It needs to be scanned from the messenger application in mobile device. To do this, go to WhatsApp, go to settings on iPhone, and on Android, open the menu with the “three dots” icon. Then click on WhatsApp Web. Now point your smartphone or tablet camera at the QR code.
Method 2: PC program
From the official website of the developer you can download WhatsApp to a Windows 10 computer. This is a desktop messenger client, the capabilities of which are identical to the web version. Download link:
Download WhatsApp for Windows 10 (x32)
Download WhatsApp for Windows 10 (x64)
The program installation procedure is standard: you need to run executable file and click on “Next”. No further action is required from the user. WhatsApp will appear in full list Start menu items. For ease of use, you can pin the shortcut to the taskbar or send it to the desktop.
The desktop client will launch as soon as the installation is complete. The procedure for activating it is completely identical to the option with the web version.
Method 3: Android Emulator
This method seems to be the most interesting, but at the same time it is considered the least convenient in terms of installation and configuration. Android - open platform. It is possible to run it on a PC, and at the same time opens access to all applications.
There are a lot of programs for emulating the Android environment; developers really need them for debugging. But they will also be useful for ordinary users, for example, for launching WhatsApp, bypassing the restrictions that were announced earlier.
BlueStacks App Player is considered one of the easiest to learn solutions. The program has a user-friendly interface and does not consume a lot of computer resources. You can download it from the official website - https://www.bluestacks.com.
Instructions for use:
- Run the BlueStacks installation file.
- If you need to change the installation path, click the appropriate button.
- Select "Install Now".
- Wait for the installation procedure to complete.
- The program will launch automatically, it will take some time to configure it.
- Now sign in to your Google account.
- Run Play Market and download WhatsApp.
- Log in with your phone number and enter the code from the SMS.
Further use of the messenger is no different from mobile devices. Control on the computer is extremely simple - using the mouse. A microphone is required to make calls, there are no settings.
The popular WhatsApp messenger is now familiar to every active Internet user. The creators of the application tried to create unified system, in which you can use the messenger on all devices you have: computers, tablets, phones. In this case, you use one account for all devices, which eliminates the need for constant synchronization between them. In this article you will learn how to download WhatsApp for a computer on Windows 10; all known methods will be discussed in detail. You can also find instructions on how to download WhatsApp on a Windows 10 tablet.
Official desktop version
Let's look at the step-by-step instructions:
- go to our website;
- Click on the link to download the Whatsapp installation file for computers running Windows 64-bit or 32-bit;
- An installer will be downloaded to your device, which weighs just under 100MB (size may vary depending on the update version);
- run the downloaded installer;
- follow the installer's instructions. After this, a shortcut to launch the messenger will appear on the desktop.
Thus, you can install WhatsApp on a computer with Windows 10 through the official website.
Online version
You can download WhatsApp to your laptop for free for Windows 10 in Russian using the method described above. You can also use the messenger through a browser. To do this, go to the official website and open the web version. Sync it with your smartphone via the camera. Also on our portal you will find step by step guide on how to update WhatsApp on Windows Background.
Download via emulator
You can install an emulator on your computer operating system Android and use the program through it. Since there are no emulators for iOS, you will have to use BlueStacks, which can be downloaded from the developers’ website of the same name (directly on home page there is a download button). WhatsApp for PC via an emulator will work exactly the same as on a mobile device. The utility is suitable for Windows 10 and all previous ones. Let's look at the installation process.
The popular WhatsApp messenger is now familiar to every active Internet user. The creators of the application tried to create a unified system in which you can use the messenger on all devices you have: computers, tablets, phones. In this case, you use one account for all devices, which eliminates the need for constant synchronization between them. In this article you will learn how to download WhatsApp for a computer on Windows 10; all known methods will be discussed in detail. You can also find instructions on how to do this here.
Official desktop version
Let's look at the step-by-step instructions:
- go to our website;
- Click on the link to download the Whatsapp installation file for Windows computers or;
- An installer will be downloaded to your device, which weighs just under 100MB (size may vary depending on the update version);
- run the downloaded installer;
- follow the installer's instructions. After this, a shortcut to launch the messenger will appear on the desktop.
Thus, you can install WhatsApp on a computer with Windows 10 through the official website.
Online version
You can download WhatsApp to your laptop for free for Windows 10 in Russian using the method described above. You can also use the messenger through a browser. To do this, go to the official website and. Sync it with your smartphone via the camera. Also on our portal you will find a step-by-step guide on how to... 
Download via emulator
You can install an emulator of the Android operating system on your computer and use the program through it. Since there are no emulators for iOS, you will have to use BlueStacks, which can be downloaded from the developers’ website of the same name (there is a download button right on the main page). WhatsApp for PC via an emulator will work exactly the same as on a mobile device. The utility is suitable for Windows 10 and all previous ones. Let's look at the installation process:
Now you know how to install WhatsApp Messenger on a computer with Windows 10 in one way, let's move on to other installation options. In the next section of our portal you can read about
