Preview for computer experts
Preview new Windows 10 features early with Windows Technical Preview. Keep in mind that our version continues to improve, and the preview version will be more reliable, faster, and more compatible, with a host of new features coming out. If you sign up for the Windows Membership Preview Program, you will get a preview version at a higher frequency and become the first to try out new features. In addition, you will also get the Windows Feedback app, which makes it easy to share ideas about preview versions with us. We are eager to understand your thoughts. Read on to find out if this preview is right for you.
Please download and install this preview only when the following conditions are met
• I hope to try out the software that is still under development and I would like to share my views and opinions about the software.
• Know how to back up your computer, format your hard drive, and install the operating system from scratch.
• Learn how to restore your previous operating system (if necessary).
• Really understand the computer, you can easily solve the computer problem.
• Don't mind having a lot of updates or major changes to the UI design after a while.
• Do not install this software on a computer that you use every day.
Remember, this software is still under development and may have certain risks. That's why we recommend that you do not install the software on major home or business computers. You should also back up everything, as the following are likely to happen:
• Unexpected computer crashes and file loss.
• Unable to install or not function properly, including anti-virus or security programs.
• Printers, video cards, or other hardware do not work.
• Access to a company or home network is difficult.
• Corrupt some files.
System Requirements
Basically, if your computer can run Windows 8.1, you can safely start the installation. If you are not sure, don't worry about — Windows will check your system to make sure you can install Win10 Technology Preview.
• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
• Memory: 1 GB (32 bit) or 2 GB (64 bit)
• Available hard disk space: 16 GB
• Graphics Card: Microsoft DirectX 9 Graphics Device with WDDM Driver
• Microsoft Account and Internet Access
Language
Technology Preview is available in English, Chinese (Simplified) and Brazilian Portuguese .
Compatibility
Technology Preview should be for devices and programs that work with Windows 8.1, but some devices and programs may need to be updated or reinstalled.
Windows drivers for basic functions such as storage, networking, input and display. These drivers let you complete Windows installation and connect to the Internet. More drivers are available from Windows Update.
If you use a mouse and keyboard
While there are certain exceptions, your apps and devices should work as expected. We hope to see how you feel about the new Windows mouse and keyboard features and the new yet familiar features it provides for Windows and apps.
If you have a touch computer
You can use the technology preview version with touch, but there are still a lot of rough and imperfect touch operations. More touch-friendly improvements will be added in the future. In the meantime, let us know how you feel about interacting with Windows and apps in the preview.
Install Windows Technology Preview, what you can keep when you upgrade
Note
If you are running Windows 8.1, Windows 8 or Windows 7, and the system language is not English, Chinese (Simplified) and Brazilian Portuguese , you can only keep personal files when you upgrade. You will not be able to keep your app or Windows settings.
If you are running Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7, and a language pack or language interface pack (LIP) is installed, it will be removed when you install the Technology Preview.
You will get updates automatically
This is our first preview and can receive automatic updates, which means you will get more new features in the process of using. If you registered to download this preview to receive messages from Microsoft, we will email you with new features for each new update. To receive more frequent updates, sign up for the Windows Membership Preview Program.
Note
Windows Update will be set to auto install when critical updates are available. You will not be able to turn off automatic updates in Windows Technical Preview.
To make changes when installing the preview version, open the computer settings, click “Upgrade & Restore", click “Preview version”, then click “When my computer installs the preview version Change ”.