Download & Install Whatsapp on Windows PC- 7/8/XP/Vista: Step-by-Step Guide

Download & Install Whatsapp on Windows PC- 7/8/XP/Vista: With the on-going strict rules of TRAI on SMS limitations, Whatsapp is the best alternative service to send bundles of messages at low cost. Whatsapp is the most popular free messaging app on smartphones. It allows you to send or receive SMS messages without any charge for a year. After a year, it charges $0.99 per year. But you need internet connection to get go with Whatsapp. Whatsapp has the largest global active user base with 450 million people worldwide. It can be used on OS like android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, iOS and Asha platform. But have you ever thought of using whatsapp on your Windows PC- 7/8/XP/Vista. Yeah!! you heard it right…. With the advancement of emulator technology, you can easily use whatsapp on your Windows PC. It is useful for the people who do not own a smartphone. Here, in this article I will teach you How to Download & Install Whatsapp on Windows PC- 7/8/XP/Vista: Step-by-Step Guide.

Run Whatsapp on PC Through Bluestack:

An emulator called Bluestack allows you run Android apps in your windows PC. You can download and install Whatsapp via Bluestack in your Windows PC. It is compatible on Windows XP also. The best thing of this software is it’s beta version is available free of cost. Bluestack was founded by Rosen Sharma (an Indian) in 2008. Rosen Sharma was a CTO at McAfee and a board member at Cloud.com. It took 10 engineers and two years to build this complex technology in Silicon Valley. Read more about Bluestack.

System Requirement to Use Whatsapp on Windows PC or Laptop:

2 GB RAM.
1 GB Graphic Card.
Windows XP or higher Operating System.
Internet Connection.

Also Read: Top 5 alternatives to Bluestacks android emulator – Run android apps without bluestacks in PC.

Step-by-Step Guide to Download & Install Whatsapp on Windows PC- 7/8/XP/Vista:

Step 1: Download bluestack app player from here.

Step 2: Install it. Click here to know How to install it.

Step 3: After installation, Open Bluestack. You will find a welcome screen showing top android apps.

Step 4: Navigate to “App Search”. A new window will appear on your screen.

Step 5: In the search bar, search for “Whatsapp”. The result will appear as shown in the below image.

Step 6: It will search Whatsapp in your app store client. The app store clients are Google Play, mobile and Amazon App store.

Step 7: Select Whatsapp Messenger from the mobile store and click “install”. The installation procedure will proceed.

Step 8: Once it is done, you will find Whatsapp in your “My Apps” tab. Now, configure your Whatsapp account.

Step 9: Open Whatsapp, do the formalities. Accept Terms and Conditions, select your nation and fill your mobile number. (While filling your mobile number, remember to fill your country code first like +91 for India and then fill your contact no.)

Step 10: Whatsapp will send you a Verification code via SMS or voice call. Wait for 2 minutes, enter the code and you are done. Enjoy Whatsapp on your Windows PC- 7/8/XP/Vista Operating System.

Note: The interface of Bluestack may change according to its update versions. So, find the best suitable settings.

How to Add Contacts to Whatsapp on Windows PC:

Step 1: Open Whatsapp through Bluestack.

Step 2: Click on “Menu” icon as shown in the below image.

Step 3: Now, Click on “Contacts” icon.

Step 4: Click on “Menu” icon again.

Step 5: Now, Select “Add Contact” option.

Steps 6: Fill the required fields of Name and Contact number.

Step 7: Select “Done” option.

Step 8: Follow the same procedure to add more contacts to Whatsapp on Windows PC.

Enjoy Whatsapp on your Windows PC and laptop. If you face any problem, let us know through the comments and don’t forget to share it with your friends. Thank you. 🙂

30 COMMENTS

duane polley May 7, 2014 At 7:12 am

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P. Chandrapaul. Jun 22, 2014 At 9:00 pm

Very Useful in Whatsapp pc Installed , Tanks and keep posting such intresting …….

- Ayan Jun 23, 2014 At 1:31 am
  
  Thanks for your appreciation, Chandrapaul 🙂
  
radhika vyas Jun 27, 2014 At 11:19 pm

i failed to install bluestacks on my pc….whenever i download it shows error 2500…please assist me to install bluestacks without graphic card…it it is not then suggest me to install another software through which i would run android apps on my pc….
thanks

- Ayan Jun 28, 2014 At 10:19 am
  
  To fix error 25000 in Bluestacks, follow the below link:
  http://infocurse.com/how-to-fix-bluestacks-graphic-card-error-25000/
  If you are looking for alternative to bluestacks, then follow the below link:
  http://infocurse.com/top-alternatives-bluestacks-androiroid-apps-pc/
  
Ruchika Jul 15, 2014 At 12:18 pm

unable download bluestacks app for my pc having windows xp so please help me with some solution.

- Ayan Jul 19, 2014 At 2:29 pm
  
  Please elaborate your problem. What type of error are you getting?
  
KACHHADIYA KARTIK Jul 19, 2014 At 12:38 pm

lots of love

- Ayan Jul 19, 2014 At 2:30 pm
  
  Thanks for your appreciation, Kartik!! 🙂
  
aju Jul 25, 2014 At 3:52 pm

how to delete ideo n photos frrom wtsap gallery

- Ayan Jul 25, 2014 At 11:37 pm
  
  Install a File Manager App. Go to sd card>>Whatsapp>>Media>>Whatsapp Images (Most probably this will be the third folder). You will see all you whatsapp gallery pictures here. Delete your desired pic.
  
Abhishek Kumar Srivastava Aug 8, 2014 At 10:31 pm

i am not able to install whatsapp on my computer, when i search whatsapp in searchbox whatsapp will show and when i click on install it will show the error “this features is not supported currently”. pls help me…

- Ayan Aug 9, 2014 At 4:17 pm
  
  Make sure that you are installing the latest version of Whatsapp. This error comes when you try to install older version of Whatsapp.
  
shraddha Aug 21, 2014 At 12:58 pm

it showa 24 hours time to download blueastacks app player..wat 2 do,..??

- Ayan Aug 22, 2014 At 8:17 pm
  
  I guess you have slow internet connection. Try downloading Bluestacks offline installer.
  
Ajit Singh Aug 24, 2014 At 11:09 am

sir when i install whatsapp by bluestacks ,when i click on install and then click accept the error message display error retrieving information from server RPC S-3 PLEASE help me
thanks

- Ayan Aug 26, 2014 At 12:02 am
  
  Try this and give me suitable feedback:
  1. Open Bluestacks.
  2. Go to All Apps>>Settings>> Apps>> All.
  3. Google Play Store >> Clear data and Clear Cache.
  4. Google Play Services>> Clear data and Clear Cache.
  5. Google Service Framework -> Clear data and Clear Cache.
  6. Now, try installing Whatsapp on Bluestacks.
  
prince Aug 27, 2014 At 6:43 am

help!
i had downloaded bluestac but when am running it, it will say fail. what can i do?

- Ayan Aug 27, 2014 At 5:00 pm
  
  What is your system configuration?
  
Giselle Sep 17, 2014 At 3:26 am

Thanks a million for your help – finally managed to get whatsapp working on my laptop!

- Ayan Sep 17, 2014 At 4:39 pm
  
  Always my Pleasure, Giselle. And thanks for your feedback. 🙂
  
ramya Sep 20, 2014 At 8:11 pm

I can’t find the menu icon in the app…pls help

- Ayan Sep 20, 2014 At 8:29 pm
  
  Menu Option is not available in the latest version. In the new version, click on Bar option (it would be at above right corner). Now, Choose “Contacts” option. You can add your friends from here.
  
Richie Oct 27, 2014 At 9:21 am

when log in whatsapp via bluestacks will our handphone device whatsapp log out?

- Ayan Oct 27, 2014 At 11:49 pm
  
  Yes, Whatsapp can only be run on one device with same account.
  
Mohit Gulati Nov 19, 2014 At 12:19 am

Will it work on Windows 7 starter as well in mini laptop?

- Ayan Nov 20, 2014 At 8:31 pm
  
  Software Requirement:
  – Windows XP Sp3 or higher OS.
  – Latest .NET Framework installed.
  – Direct X installed
  
  Hardware Requirement:
  – At least 2 GB RAM
  – A good 1 GB Graphic card
  – A sufficient hard disk space.
  
  - Mohit Gulati Jan 7, 2015 At 12:39 am
    
    Hey AYAN,
    Thanx man for the great software. I am using it and it works nicely.
    I just wanna know dat can i use the downloaded songs and pics from wattsapp gallery to my pc? Can I transfer them? If yes Then How?
    Thanx in advance man.
    
    - Ayan Jan 9, 2015 At 2:53 pm
      
      Yes, You can do it.. Mohit. Read this article: http://infocurse.com/change-whatsapp-profile-picture-bluestacks-pc-solved/
      Here, instead of a pic, you can export, songs, videos, etc. Hope it helps you. 🙂
      
RITESH UPADHYAY Jul 15, 2015 At 11:04 pm

sir kindly help me for installing it on windows-7, kindly provide me full procedure with pictures, i m very graceful to u…