A public beta version of Windows 10 branded as Windows Technical Preview (later known as Windows Insider Preview) was released on October 1, 2014. Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are able to upgrade into Windows 10 and also able to roll back into previous OS if you want.
2. About Windows 10
A public beta version of Windows 10 branded as Windows Technical
Preview (later known as Windows Insider Preview) was released on October
1, 2014.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are able to upgrade
into Windows 10 and also able to roll back into previous OS if you want.
3. Things to keep in mind
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.
Some installed apps might not yet work as expected or might not be available
in your country or region. For example, Cortana is currently only available in
English (United States), English (United Kingdom), Chinese (Simplified),
German (Germany), French (France), Italian, and Spanish (Spain). To be able
to use Cortana, the country or region for your system must be set to one of the
available languages
5. Follow these steps
to download
Insider Preview:
Sign up for the Windows Insider
Program, if you haven't already.
Read the system requirements.
Click one of the Download links on
this page to download a special
file—it's called an ISO file—that you
can use to install the preview.
When the download is complete,
transfer the ISO file to installation
media such as a USB flash drive or
DVD.
Double-tap or double-
click setup.exe from the installation
media, and then follow the steps.
6. Windows Insider Program
The Windows Insider program by Microsoft allows users to sign up for early builds
of the Windows operating system previously only accessible to developers. It was
announced on September 30, 2014 along with Windows 10. By the end of 2014 over
1.5 million people have already installed the Windows 10 technical preview.
Get early access to releases
Be one of the first to see future updates and improvements to Windows 10 and
provide feedback.
7. System Requirements:
Basically, if your PC can run Windows 8.1, you’re good to go. If you're not sure,
don't worry—Windows will check your system to make sure it can install the
preview.
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Free hard disk space: 16 GB
Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
A Microsoft account and Internet access
8.
9. New Features
Start Menu
One Windows for all devices
Cortana
Xbox App
Project Spartan Browser
Improved Multitasking
Snap assist
Action Center
Pin It
Full Screen
Power Button
10. Start Menu
when click on the Start button at
the bottom left of the screen, you
get two panels side by side, with
the left column showing pinned,
recently added and most-used
apps
The right column features a
selection of live tiles that you can
customize, resize and reorganize.
We can have the Start Menu
expand to full screen whenever
we want.
The Start menu is back—and it’s
more personal, more organized,
and more fun than before.
No charm
11. One Window for
all Devices
Microsoft is using Windows 10
to attempt to unify its various
software platforms across
different devices under one
Windows brand.
Windows 10 is meant to unify
desktop PCs, Windows tablets
and Windows smartphones
with one interface, one way of
operating and one account.
12. Cortana
Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s
voice-controlled digital assistant
Cortana, to make it easier for you
to interact with your device
without lifting a finger.
We will be able to search your
hard drive for specific folders and
files.
Cortana is able to send emails
while you’re working on a
spreadsheet, making multi-tasking
much easier.
13. Xbox App
You will soon be able to play any
Xbox One game on your PC or
tablet, with the Xbox app for
windows 10.
The new operating system will
support Xbox game streaming,
with improved speed and
graphics performance by
DirectX 12 support.
The app also lets you to record,
edit and share your activities in
the game.
You’ll also be able to join your
friends and see your friends’
activity via Xbox.
14. Microsoft Edge
Welcome to the newest way to surf
the web. Check out the
new Microsoft Edge tile on the
Start menu and taskbar. Or, just
enter "Project Spartan" in the
search box.
Microsoft Edge is the only browser
that lets you take notes, write, and
highlight directly on webpages.
We can also share the page through
shareable apps like mail, Facebook
etc.
15. Improved Multi
Tasking
A new Multiple Desktops feature
lets you run another set of
windows as if on another screen.
Instead of having multiple
windows open on top of each other
on one desktop, you can set up a
whole other virtual desktop for
those programs to reside in.
16. Snap Assist
Microsoft also updated its Snap
View multitasking feature to let
you windows to the four corners
of your screen.
17. Action Settings
Windows 10 will provide a new
way to look at all your
notifications in one place.
It collects alerts from your device
from all your apps, similar to the
notifications drawers like in our
smartphones.
18. Love it? Pin it
Pin apps to Start to show live
updates on what’s happening in
your world, like new email, your
next appointment, or the weekend
weather.
To pin an app, go to Start Start
menu icon > All apps, press and
hold (or right-click) the app, and
then select Pin to Start
You can also drag apps from
the Most used list or from All
apps to pin them to Start.
After you’ve pinned an app, move
it into a group. To create a group,
move an app up or down until a
group divider appears, and then
release the tile. Move apps in or
out of the group as your fancy
takes you.
19. Go full screen
If you have a touchscreen, or want
to see everything on Start in one
view, select the Resize button
Image of the resize icon to make
Start full screen. Select it again to
go back to your previous size
20. You have the
power
The power button is right at the
heart of Start, just above the All
apps button. Want to sign out of
your PC, switch accounts, or
change your account picture? Just
select your name in the upper-left
corner of Start.
21. Windows
Phone 10
Grouping in App list
Grouping in Notification list
Quick Message reply
Quick Action
Upgrade Office app
Outlook Feature