Answers.Body: <p>You're in luck; All versions of the NXT software, including drivers, is compatible with 64-bit Windows 10. While in my experience it wasn't necessary, you can preemptively avoid installation problems by right-clicking "Setup.exe" and clicking Properties -> Compatibility -> Run in compatibility mode for: -> Windows XP SP3 . In the same panel you should select "Run as Administrator" to avoid permission problems.   </p>
  
  <p>While the EV3 software is backward-compatible with the NXT, the NXT software is a much better option. Certain NXT options are not available using the EV3 software (like bluetooth support). And in my experience, the NXT software is just more stable anyway.</p>
  
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Body: <p>I have LEGO Mindstorms NXT 9797 and downloaded the following Windows PC Versions:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>NXT Edu 2.1F6 PC App ---Education Version</li>
  <li>NXT Ret 2.0F5 PC App ---Home Version</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Which one of these are compatible with Windows 10 home version 64bit? </p>
  
  <p>Is EV3 software a better choice for this one?</p>
  
  <p>Your guidance is highly appreciated.</p>
  
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Title: Which of the LEGO Mindstorms 9797 (NXT Education base set) Software is compatible with Windows 10
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ThreadText: # Which of the LEGO Mindstorms 9797 (NXT Education base set) Software is compatible with Windows 10
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2018-01-22)
  
  I have LEGO Mindstorms NXT 9797 and downloaded the following Windows PC Versions:
  
  * NXT Edu 2.1F6 PC App ---Education Version
  * NXT Ret 2.0F5 PC App ---Home Version
  
  Which one of these are compatible with Windows 10 home version 64bit?
  
  Is EV3 software a better choice for this one?
  
  Your guidance is highly appreciated.
  
  **Tags:** mindstorms, nxt, software
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: No answers? Really? Did you ever find out?  
  
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  ## 1 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_2 on 2018-09-11. Score: 2
  
  You're in luck; All versions of the NXT software, including drivers, is compatible with 64-bit Windows 10. While in my experience it wasn't necessary, you can preemptively avoid installation problems by right-clicking "Setup.exe" and clicking Properties -> Compatibility -> Run in compatibility mode for: -> Windows XP SP3 . In the same panel you should select "Run as Administrator" to avoid permission problems.
  
  While the EV3 software is backward-compatible with the NXT, the NXT software is a much better option. Certain NXT options are not available using the EV3 software (like bluetooth support). And in my experience, the NXT software is just more stable anyway.
  
  
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