WhatsApp is a popular cross-platform chatting software that can be operated via mobile devices, mainly smartphones and tablets. It runs on multiple mobile operating systems (S40, Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, and Windows Phone). However, it doesn’t officially support PC usage. Thus, you can’t download an official version of WhatsApp and install it on PC. Here’s the official WhatsApp website: http://www.whatsapp.com/.
But, don’t worry. This simple article will help you to use WhatsApp on your PC without much hassle. It will basically guide you to install WhatsApp using a software called Bluestacks. Bluestacks is basically an Android emulator that will let you install the majority of Android apps on your PC, allowing you to use those apps on your PC. Here are the 3 simple process that you can follow:
- Download Bluestacks.
- Install WhatsApp via Bluestacks.
- Use your WhatsApp application.
Those are the simple steps, but now before you go through the first step, I have to inform you that Bluestacks is a kind of PC software that demands high computer requirement (at least it can’t be used in older PCs). So, be sure to have the latest graphic card installed on your system and be sure to have at least 2 GB of RAM installed as well.
Step 1 - Install Bluestacks
1. Go to the Bluestacks website: http://www.bluestacks.com/ and click the “Download†button on the home page. Choose the version according to your operating system (Windows or Mac).
2. Click the Bluestacks software installer to install the software on your PC. Please note that when there is a problem with the installation of this software, it can almost always be caused by lack of system memory (RAM) or incompatible graphic card. Therefore, you have to ensure that you have at least 2 GB of system memory and the latest graphic card available.
3. Once your Bluestacks software is installed, then you can open it and proceed to the next step.
Step 2 - Install WhatsApp via Bluestacks
1. Find the search bar in the Bluestacks software and type “WhatsApp†there. Hit enter, and it will give you relevant search result. Click the “WhatsApp Messenger†in the search result.
2. Then, your WhatsApp Messenger application will be installed on your Bluestacks software. If you see the WhatsApp icon on your Bluestacks Dashboard, then it means that the app has been successfully installed on your PC via Bluestacks.
3. Now, go to the step 3.
Step 3 - Use Your WhatsApp Application
Once the application is installed on your PC, it is quite easy for you to start using it. It’s similar when you use this app on mobile devices such as Smartphones and tablets. Just click on the WhatsApp icon, and you’ll go through the registration process. Don’t worry if you already have WhatsApp account with the same phone number. You just need to re-register your number and nothing will be lost. Just complete the process as directed by the app.
Now, you’re ready to chat with your friends with WhatsApp on PC.
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