The Microsoft team has been launched New Windows Version- Windows 10, like a jumping from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 by avoiding Windows 9.
.png)
This new version is now available to download.This new build, 9879, includes new windowing and gesture improvements, tweaks to OneDrive usage, improvements to Internet Explorer, and more.
Based on user feedback, the Windows 10 team has now made it possible for users to hide the Search and Task View buttons on the taskbar. This is accomplished by simply right-clicking on the taskbar to bring up the menu and unchecking the appropriate button. This is supposedly one of the top suggestions provided by Windows 10 users.
Aul said that the team has tweaked the minimize and restore animations so they're not quite so "jarring." The update also makes finding the charms and full screen buttons easier in Modern UI apps. A number of crash and hang issues have also been addressed in this build, so users should see a smoother platform this time around.
The new build introduces five new gestures for precision trackpads. To search, simply tap on the pad with three fingers. Moving three fingers up brings the Task View, and three fingers down tells Windows to show the desktop. Flicking three fingers left and right cycles through the open apps, and moving left or right opens Alt-Tab.
"Starting with this build, OneDrive will use selective sync," Aul said. "This means you choose what you want synced to your PC and it will be. What you see is really there and you don't need to worry about downloading it. You can choose to have all of your OneDrive files synced to your PC, or just the ones you select."
"Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is prerelease software that may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. It is designed for IT professionals interested in trying out the next version of Windows on behalf of their organizations. 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. We do not recommend that you install this preview if you are not an IT professional or not professionally managing corporate PCs or devices. We also do not recommend that you install this preview on your primary home or business PC."
This new build now allows users to play MKV files in Windows Media Player and other music apps. Build 9879 also brings to the table new UI improvements, such as allowing users to pin their favorite folders. There are also now new icons, but Aul pointed out that Windows 10 is a work in progress, so those icons may be changed or nuked in future builds.
Finally, the Windows team has added a new Insider Hub app so that Insider participants can quickly get announcements and news regarding the program. The Windows Feedback app has also been modified so that it's easier to provide Microsoft with the relevant information. Users can quickly send screenshots, find previously submitted feedback and more.
As for requests for ISOs, Aul said that these will be released, but only after the update has gone through the proper distribution, namely Windows Update.
"If you want to be FIRST and FASTEST to get the build, you'll need to use our Preview Builds mechanisms (either automatic or Check Now in PC Settings to download). If you must have an ISO, you'll have to be a bit more patient," he said.
Aul said that this release on Windows 10 will be the last major distribution this year for Windows Insiders.
.png)
This new version is now available to download.This new build, 9879, includes new windowing and gesture improvements, tweaks to OneDrive usage, improvements to Internet Explorer, and more.
Based on user feedback, the Windows 10 team has now made it possible for users to hide the Search and Task View buttons on the taskbar. This is accomplished by simply right-clicking on the taskbar to bring up the menu and unchecking the appropriate button. This is supposedly one of the top suggestions provided by Windows 10 users.
Aul said that the team has tweaked the minimize and restore animations so they're not quite so "jarring." The update also makes finding the charms and full screen buttons easier in Modern UI apps. A number of crash and hang issues have also been addressed in this build, so users should see a smoother platform this time around.
The new build introduces five new gestures for precision trackpads. To search, simply tap on the pad with three fingers. Moving three fingers up brings the Task View, and three fingers down tells Windows to show the desktop. Flicking three fingers left and right cycles through the open apps, and moving left or right opens Alt-Tab.
"Starting with this build, OneDrive will use selective sync," Aul said. "This means you choose what you want synced to your PC and it will be. What you see is really there and you don't need to worry about downloading it. You can choose to have all of your OneDrive files synced to your PC, or just the ones you select."
"Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is prerelease software that may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. It is designed for IT professionals interested in trying out the next version of Windows on behalf of their organizations. 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. We do not recommend that you install this preview if you are not an IT professional or not professionally managing corporate PCs or devices. We also do not recommend that you install this preview on your primary home or business PC."
This new build now allows users to play MKV files in Windows Media Player and other music apps. Build 9879 also brings to the table new UI improvements, such as allowing users to pin their favorite folders. There are also now new icons, but Aul pointed out that Windows 10 is a work in progress, so those icons may be changed or nuked in future builds.
Finally, the Windows team has added a new Insider Hub app so that Insider participants can quickly get announcements and news regarding the program. The Windows Feedback app has also been modified so that it's easier to provide Microsoft with the relevant information. Users can quickly send screenshots, find previously submitted feedback and more.
As for requests for ISOs, Aul said that these will be released, but only after the update has gone through the proper distribution, namely Windows Update.
"If you want to be FIRST and FASTEST to get the build, you'll need to use our Preview Builds mechanisms (either automatic or Check Now in PC Settings to download). If you must have an ISO, you'll have to be a bit more patient," he said.
Aul said that this release on Windows 10 will be the last major distribution this year for Windows Insiders.
How To Install
*This is a Technical Preview, Not a Full-Version. Full Version may release on next year as Microsoft's Announce.
Before You Install
There are a couple warnings you should be aware of before you do anything:
- Back up your data first! Not that you had any excuse not to anyway, but be sure to perform a backup on your data before you upgrade if you have anything you can't recover. Or even if you don't. Just do a backup.
- You won't be able to use your recovery partition to downgrade. If you have a recovery partition on your system, it will no longer be able to restore your computer to the version of Windows you had before.
- You'll need external recovery media to undo the upgrade. As you might expect since you don't have a recovery partition, you'll need a disc or USB drive with Windows 8 (or older) on it to get back to the way things were if you don't like or can't use Windows 10.
What You'll Need
This time around, Microsoft has created the Windows Insider Program to allow users to test out the new hotness. You'll need to agree to a special terms and condition, which likely mostly consists of "don't blame us if this breaks your stuff" in addition to the usual jargon. In addition to downloading the update, the Insider Program will be how you provide feedback and get help from the community.
Once you're enrolled in the program, here's what you'll need:
- A DVD or USB drive large enough to hold a 4GB ISO file.
- One of the Windows 10 ISO files
- A spare computer to install it on (Microsoft does not recommend using your daily driver), or VirtualBox installed on your main machine.
Option 1: Install the Windows Technical Preview on Your PC
Once you have everything you need, follow these steps:
- Copy the ISO to a disk or USB drive. You can use a tool like PowerISO to make Bootable disk or USB, though if you're installing on a device that's already running Windows, the OS should be able to mount the ISO itself.
- Insert the disk or USB drive in the computer that you want to install Windows 10 on.
- If you have an older copy of Windows installed on that machine, start it up and double-click setup.exe from the installation media. If not, you can boot up your PC from the installation disc to start installation.
- Follow the wizard to install Windows on your machine.
Microsoft's wizard will walk you through the rest of the installation process. If you want to do a clean install, make sure you choose to "Keep Nothing" during the wizard.
Option 2: Install the Windows Technical Preview in VirtualBox
If you don't have a spare machine to try out the Technical Preview, we recommend installing it in VirtualBox. That way, you can try it out, see what's new, and play around without overwriting your main system.
- Download and install the latest version of VirtualBox, and star t it up.
- Click the "New" button in the main window to create a new virtual machine.
- Give your operating system a name (like "Windows 10 Technical Preview") and choose Windows 8.1 from the list (since VirtualBox doesn't have a Windows 10 option yet).
- Follow the VirtualBox wizard to set up your virtual machine. The default settings should be fine.
- When it finishes, you should see your new machine in the left-hand sidebar. Click on it and hit the Settings button along the top of the VirtualBox window.
- Head to Storage in the left sidebar, and next to "Controller: IDE", click the Add CD button.
- Select "Choose Disk" and navigate to your downloaded Windows 10 ISO.
- Click OK.
- Press Start to start up your new virtual machine and go through the Windows 10 installation process.
Remember, this is pre-release software, so install at your own risk! If you aren't interested in risking your machine, we'll be poring over the new OS to let you know what other cool stuff Windows 10 has in store over the next couple days. Good luck!
Download Windows Technical Preview:
No comments:
Post a Comment