Is It On Arm?
A

ares on Windows on ARM

ares team · Emulators
YESAn official ARM64 build is available.

Multi-system

Confirmed Nov 4, 2026
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Sources disagreeOne source lists a native ARM64 build, but compatibility testing still reports this app running under emulation. We're re-checking it. If you've tested it, tell us what Task Manager shows.

Details

ARCHITECTURE
ARM64 (native)
BUILD
Official
GET IT FROM
Direct download
LICENSE
Open source
PUBLISHER
ares team
CONFIRMED NATIVE
Nov 4, 2026
TESTED BY
Not yet
DOWNLOAD LINK CHECKED
2026-11-05
ARM64 PROOF
Download page mentions ARM64
SOURCES
Our research, armrepo community list

Make sure it's running native

  1. 01Open ares, 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 ares run natively on Windows on ARM?

Yes. ares team publishes an official ARM64 build. Some compatibility testing still reports it running emulated, so we’re re-checking it.

Where do I download ares for ARM64?

Use the direct download link on this page. Multi-system. If Task Manager shows the app as x64 after installing, you have the emulated build.

Will ares 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.