10 things you need to know to install the Windows 10 preview

Recently, Microsoft officially released the next-generation desktop operating system, Windows 10, and provided a technology preview for all users to download. If you want to taste, may wish to go to Microsoft website Download, Microsoft offers 32-bit and 64-bit Simplified Chinese version, the use of the deadline until April 15, 2015. In addition, there are some details to note, the following is the main 10 points:

　　1. Need a certain computer operation experience

Microsoft only provides ISO documentation and alerts users that it may be difficult to install and start without too much computer experience. In addition, there are bugs and crashes, so do not use them as the main operating system.

　　2. Do the preparatory work before the installation

Before you install, you need to do some preparation work, such as backing up your data. Also, if your original operating system is not Windows 8.1, it is best to check compatibility with Microsoft Compatibility Center.

　　3. Need to register Windows Insider program

Before downloading the technical preview, you will also need to join the Windows Insider program, which is the preview experience plan, where you will need to agree to some terms of use and log in using a Windows account.

　　4. iso file size approximately 4GB

Microsoft has provided English, Chinese Simplified, Portuguese and other language versions, of which the Chinese 32-bit system is 3.05GB, 64-bit is 3.96GB, please reserve this part of the storage space. In addition, Microsoft has provided the Enterprise version of the Technology Preview version for enterprise users. After downloading, use ISO application to make it as a startup CD or a U disk, you can start installation. In addition, the deadline for its use is April 15, 2015.

　　5. You can choose to upgrade the installation

There are two ways to install, one in the original system to click on the exe file to upgrade the installation, the system will retain your personal data, applications, etc., but it is recommended that Windows 8/8.1 users in this way, because the author in the upgrade of Windows 7 o'clock encountered an error. If you encounter an error, you can format the startup disk for a new installation.

　　6. Not high requirements for hardware

Microsoft's official minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10 technology previews are 1GHz and above processors, 1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit) RAM, and at least 16GB hard disk space, so older PCs can also be easily upgraded. In addition, the system cannot run on RT and Windows N devices.

　　7. Only laptop and PC support

The preview is designed for laptops and PCs, so it's not integrated with hybrid design, tablet-specific interface, and touch-optimized functionality.

　　8. Need to reinstall the language pack

If your original system has a language expansion pack installed, it will be removed when you upgrade the Technology Preview and you will need to download it again.

　　9. Can not use System Restore restore the original system

If you have previously backed up the System Restore data for Windows 8, you cannot use it directly in the technical preview, you can only reinstall the system.

　　10. Using virtual machines may be the best way to experience

Obviously, the use of virtual machines is the best way to experience, without affecting the original system of the experience of the technology Preview version, similar software has many, such as VirtualBox, can directly call the ISO file to install.

Unlike the Windows 8 consumer preview, the Windows 10 Technology Preview is published through a new "Windows Insider" project that will require users to provide feedback, and even provide a private forum for discussions with Microsoft's engineers. If you are a regular user, the following content may help you install Windows 10 easily.

Preparatory work

One thing you need to know before you install is that the Windows 10 Technology Preview is a fairly early system, and there are a number of major problems that inevitably exist. If you want to install it, you first need to back up all the data stored in your PC to prevent any errors during the installation.

Configuration requirements

The Windows 10 Technology Preview is currently limited to PCs and Windows flatbed with x86 processors, and is not ready for ARM devices. The following are hardware requirements for Windows 10, which are not as high as Windows 8.1.

· Processors: 1GHz or faster, supports PAE, NX, and SSE2

· Memory: 1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit)

· Hard disk space: 16GB

· Graphics Card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device and WDDM driver

In addition, you need a Microsoft account and a network connection. If you want to access the Windows App Store or use Windows application, your monitor's resolution needs to be at least 1024x768. The Windows 10 Technology Preview currently has several languages in English, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Before installing, you need to go to preview.windows.com to download the Windows 10 Technology Preview version of the disc image. The mirrored files are 32-bit and 64-bit two versions, and if you don't know which one to use, you can view them in the "System type" column in the Properties window of "This computer" or "My Computer."

Installation

Windows 10 is a very early version, so it is not appropriate to overwrite your existing operating system-especially considering that it will make Windows Media Player unable to play DVDs and remove Windows Media from the upgraded Windows 8.1 Professional Edition Center.

If you have an extra computer, test the preview version on it. But most users should install Windows 10 Technology Preview in a virtual machine, or create a new hard disk partition to make up a dual system.

Virtual machine

Installing in a virtual machine is the easiest choice. With the help of Oracle's free virtual machine tools Grad VirtualBox, you can experience Windows 10. The configuration used to install the system in the virtual machine is almost identical to that of Windows 8, and users should not encounter any problems during installation.

If your installation fails, try adjusting the following configurations. After you complete the initial setup of Windows 10, open the setup > System menu for the virtual machine tool. Under the "Motherboard" tab, make sure that the "open EFI (special system only)" box is checked. The same is true for "open Pae/nx" under the Processor tab.

Dual system

Running the operating system in a virtual machine can sacrifice part of the performance, especially if you don't have the extra CPU core or memory space to perform this task. If you want to experience Windows 10 natively, you can create a new partition on your hard disk and install the system here.

Partitions on your hard disk can be implemented with Third-party tools, or in storage > disk storage in this computer > Administration window. By using Microsoft's official Windows 7 Usb/dvd tool, you can create a bootable USB drive from a downloaded CD image and install the system through it.