Microsoft Application Guard runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Apr 17, 2026.
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Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Microsoft · Source
- Data updated
- Apr 17, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Apr 17, 2026
- Source record updated
- Apr 17, 2026
- Device test date
- Not recorded
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What this means
Install choice
Microsoft Application Guard has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
Compare native and emulated apps →Driver and security checks
Microsoft Application Guard is in a security, VPN or endpoint-management category. Confirm that the driver, background service and management policy all support Windows on Arm, not just the visible app window.
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Microsoft · Source · Source record updated: Apr 17, 2026.
Microsoft Application Guard on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does Microsoft Application Guard work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
Microsoft Application Guard runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Apr 17, 2026.
Is Microsoft Application Guard native Arm64 or emulated?
Microsoft Application Guard ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does Microsoft Application Guard work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
Microsoft Application Guard is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.