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Windows 10 Technical Preview to Be Available Via Windows Update<\/h1>\nWindows 10 Technical Preview to Be Available Via Windows Update<\/h1>\nIf you’re an advanced computer user – or a brave computer user – you can install Windows 10 Technical Preview on your computer via Window Update. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will be able to keep their personal files, settings and apps; Windows Vista users won’t be able to keep anything.<\/p>\n
Just because Microsoft is making it a lot easier for you to get Windows 10 Technical Preview, it doesn’t mean you should do\u00a0it. The Technical Preview is pre-release soft and will have bugs and it may change substantially over time.<\/p>\n
Also, keep in mind, with all the other “Preview” editions of Windows, when it was finally released to the public as a finished version of Windows, you couldn’t upgrade from your current Preview to the released version. We’re not sure what Microsoft is planning to do with Windows 10 Technical Preview, but we’re guessing they’re going to make it an easy upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. But that’s just a guess.<\/p>\n
Microsoft is trying hard to dull the bad reputation of Windows 8.x by making Windows 10 Technical Preview availabe through Windows Update.<\/p>\n
But, please, before you rush off and get yourself in a place you do not want to be, please read the following information from the Prepare your PC to get Windows Technical Preview page<\/a><\/span>. It’s very important and if you don’t understand some of the things below, it would be a really good idea for you to wait until Windows 10’s public release.<\/p>\n Prepare your PC to get Windows Technical Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow these steps to prepare your PC to get the latest Technical Preview build from Windows Update in early 2015:<\/p>\n Read the system requirements.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Download and install the preview only if you:<\/p>\n Want to try out software that\u2019s still in development and like sharing your opinion about it.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t mind lots of updates or a UI design that might change significantly over time.<\/p>\n Really know your way around a PC and feel comfortable troubleshooting problems, backing up data, formatting a hard drive, installing an operating system from scratch, or restoring your old one if necessary.<\/p>\n Know what an ISO file is and how to use it.<\/p>\n Aren’t installing it on your everyday computer.<\/p>\n We’re not kidding about the expert thing. So if you think BIOS is a new plant-based fuel, Tech Preview may not be right for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n Things to keep in mind<\/p>\n Unexpected PC crashes could damage or even delete your files, so you should back up everything. Some printers and other hardware might not work, and some software might not install or work correctly, including antivirus or security programs. You might also have trouble connecting to home or corporate networks.<\/p>\n Also, if your PC runs into problems, Microsoft will likely examine your system files. If the privacy of your system files is a concern, consider using a different PC. For more info, read our privacy statement.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What does it work with?<\/p>\n Technical Preview should work with the same devices and programs that work with Windows 8.1, but you might need to update or reinstall some of them.<\/p>\n Drivers for basic functions like storage, networking, input, and display come with Windows. These drivers allow you to complete the Windows installation and connect to the Internet. You might be able to get more drivers from Windows Update.<\/p>\n For compatibility info, see the Windows 8.1 Compatibility Center<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If you use a mouse and keyboard<\/p>\n Your apps and devices should work as expected, though of course there will be exceptions. We\u2019d love to know what you think about how the new Windows works with mouse and keyboard and whether it provides the best of new and familiar functionality for Windows and apps.<\/p>\n If you have a touch PC<\/p>\n Technical Preview works with touch, but some things will be rough and unfinished. More touch-friendly improvements are on the way. In the meantime, let us know what it\u2019s like to interact with Windows and apps in the preview.<\/p>\n If you want to go back to your previous operating system:\u00a0<\/strong> For Windows 7 or Windows Vista: Before you update, you might be able to create recovery media from a recovery partition on your PC using software provided by your PC manufacturer. Check the support section of your PC manufacturer’s website for more info.<\/p>\n For Windows 8.1 or Windows 8: You might be able to create a USB recovery drive. For more info, see Create a USB recovery drive<\/a><\/span> . If you didn\u2019t create a USB recovery drive before you installed the preview, you can create installation media for Windows 8.1.<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n What can you keep?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re upgrading from<\/p>\n Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Windows RT 8.1 or Windows RT Windows 7 Windows Vista Important<\/p>\n If you’re running Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7 and your system language isn’t English, Chinese Simplified, or Brazilian Portuguese, you can only keep your personal files when you upgrade. You won’t be able to keep your apps or Windows settings.<\/p>\n If you want to manually install an earlier version of the upgrade on another partition or a virtual machine, you can download an ISO file instead<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Important<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember, trying out an early build like this can be risky. That’s why we recommend that you don’t install the preview on your primary home or business PC. Unexpected PC crashes could damage or even delete your files, so you should back up everything.<\/p>\n After you install Windows Technical Preview, you won\u2019t be able to use the recovery partition on your PC to go back to your previous version of Windows.<\/p>\n About your privacy This is prerelease software Automatic updates Get the facts about Technical Preview If you have read and understand everything above and your computer is running Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 (do not do this if your running Vista; you will lose everything), then visit this page \u00a0read the information and click the Prepare this PC now button.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WINDOWS 10 TECHNICAL PREVIEW IS NOT SOMETHING YOU’LL GET VIA WINDOWS UPDATE UNLESS YOU WANT IT, \u00a0HAVE READ THE SPECIAL INFORMATION ON THIS MICROSOFT PAGE<\/a>\u00a0AND CLICKED THE “PREPARE THIS PC” BUTTON ON THIS PAGE<\/a>\u00a0. YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE SPECIAL WINDOWS UPDATE \u00a0MODIFICATION SOFTWARE BY CLICKING\u00a0THE “PREPARE THIS PC” BUTTON ON THIS PAGE <\/a>. YOU HAVE TO\u00a0DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE ON THAT PAGE\u00a0TO GET WINDOWS 10 TECHNICAL PREVIEW AUTOMATICALLY VIA WINDOWS UPDATE. <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n IF YOU DO NOTHING YOU WILL NOT GET WINDOWS 10 TECHNICAL PREVIEW – YOU WILL CONTINUE TO GET NORMAL WINDOWS UPDATES AND NOTHING MORE.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Windows 10 Technical Preview to Be Available Via Windows Update If you’re an advanced computer user – or a brave computer user – you can install Windows 10 Technical Preview on your computer via Window Update. 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\nYou’ll need to reinstall your version of Windows from the recovery or installation media that came with your PC (typically DVD media). If you don’t have recovery media:<\/p>\n
\nYou can keep Windows settings, personal files, and most apps<\/p>\n
\nTechnical Preview doesn\u2019t run on Windows RT systems<\/p>\n
\nYou can keep Windows settings, personal files, and most apps<\/p>\n
\nYou can keep NOTHING\u2014you must boot from media and perform a clean install<\/p>\n
\nMicrosoft will collect data about your installation and use of Windows Technical Preview to help us improve our products and services. See our privacy statement to learn more.<\/p>\n
\nWindows Technical Preview may be substantially modified before it\u2019s commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Some product features and functionality may require additional hardware or software.<\/p>\n
\nWindows Update will be set to automatically install important updates as they become available. You won\u2019t be able to turn off automatic updates in Windows Technical Preview.<\/p>\n
\nBe sure to check out system requirements and other important information before you install.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TO CLEAR UP ANY POSSIBLE MISUNDERSTANDING:<\/h3>\n