Learn To Install Windows 10 Technical Preview To A VirtualBox

Windows 10 OS

Windows 10 is the current cynosure in the tech world as its release date is nearing. As a part of the development, Microsoft came up with the Windows Insider Program. This is to help people access the latest features included in Windows 10 and test them as well. The best part of this program is that users get to give their suggestions and feedback about the latest operating system, for which they need to agree to certain terms and conditions. Moreover, apart from downloading Windows 10 Preview, you will be able to get help from the online community in case of issues.

The Windows Insider Program directs you to another page from where you can download the suitable ISO files, the moment you sign up for the same. In case you want to choose a language different from English, there are more languages you can try. The preview version supports languages such as Chinese simplified, Portuguese Brazil, English and English UK. These languages are available for both 64 bit and 32 bit configurations. Choose the language version that you will be most comfortable with. The download may take some time as there is about 4 GB of data to download.

You have the option to install Windows 10 in a VirtualBox. Here are the steps to accomplish the same without encountering any issues.

Instructions

• Look for the latest VirtualBox version and Install it in the computer.
• Open the application. Click on the New button in the window in order to create a virtual machine.
• As the first step, provide a Name for the operating system. Select Windows 8.1 from the list. You would not find Windows 10 in the list as it has not been installed yet.
• Follow the onscreen instructions in order to install the virtual machine. You need not worry over the settings, as the default setting would be more than enough to move ahead.
• At the end of this, you would notice the new machine to the left. Click on the same and select the Settings button.

  

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• Move to the Storage that you find on the left side bar. Click on the Add CD button that you would find next to Controller: IDE.
• Choose Disk and click on Ok.
• Click on Start and let the installation process begin.

In case you do not have a standby machine to test the latest Technical Preview, Microsoft recommends that you install VirtualBox. Install Windows 10 Preview on a VirtualBox is the better option, as it saves you from the trouble of overwriting the current system.