technical preview

  1. What’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2022

    Building off the Windows 11 momentum Panos shared last week, we want to take a moment and share a little bit on what’s coming for the Windows Insider Program in 2022. It has truly been incredible to see the interest in the program grow since announcing Windows 11 last June. We have more people...
  2. Introducing Windows Insider Channels

    Hey Folks! Today, we’re excited to announce some changes to the way we release new builds to all Windows Insiders. We are transitioning and converting our current ring model, based on the frequency of builds, to a new channel model that pivots on the quality of builds and better supports...
  3. Announcing Windows Server Insider Preview Build 17093 and Project Honolulu Technical Preview 1802

    Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows Server Insider Preview Build 17093 to Windows Server Insiders. This build is a preview build of the next Semi-Annual Channel release of Windows Server. For more information on the Semi-Annual channel, please see the Windows Server...
  4. Announcing Windows Server Insider Preview Build 17035

    Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows Server Insider Preview Build 17035 to Windows Server Insiders. This build is the first preview build of the next Semi-Annual Channel release of Windows Server. For more information on the Semi-Annual channel, please see the Windows Server...
  5. Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Technical Preview

    This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, which provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. Link Removed
  6. Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Technical Preview

    This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, which provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. Link Removed
  7. Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Technical Preview

    This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015. Link Removed
  8. VIDEO The Ops Team #005 - "Stuntman" | The Ops Team

    The Ops Team is a new weekly show where 4 Technical Evangelists specializing in IT Operations get together to give you the deets on their 4 areas of expertise: Microsoft Azure/Cloud, On-premises datacenter technologies, Enterprise Mobility / Windows and DevOps. This week on The Ops Team, the...
  9. System Center Technical Preview 4 Data Protection Manager – Evaluation (VHD)

    This download consists of files that you extract into a single pre-configured VHD file for this System Center component. The VHD enables you to create a virtual machine to evaluate the different System Center components. Link Removed
  10. Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools 2015 Technical Preview

    This is a Technical Preview for Visual C++ Build Tools 2015, which provides the essential tools for building C++ applications and libraries targeting Windows desktop. Link Removed
  11. Bridging the WinPhone to UWP Gap...

    One of the questions I hear allot is how do you convert your Windows phone 8/8.1 Silverlight app into a Windows 10 UWP app? Is there a simple converter? No. But one is the works! Mobilize.NET, the company that brought us the cool WinForm to Web App product, WebMAP2 have just released a new...
  12. System Center Technical Preview 3 Virtual Machine Manager – Evaluation (VHD)

    This download consists of files that you extract into a single pre-configured VHD file for this System Center component. The VHD enables you to create a virtual machine to evaluate the different System Center components. Link Removed
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    Windows 10 Do I actually need to upgrade from 8.1 Pro to 10 Pro

    I've been running W10 ( alongside W8.1 Pro ) ever since the first technical preview and now have an activated W10 Pro ( insider preview ). Is this the final version or do I still need to upgrade from W8.1 ?
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    Windows 10 Guide: How to force Windows 10 Update even if "incompatible"

    If for some reason you can't get Windows 7/8/8.1 to upgrade to Windows 10, there is a way to force it. I had help with this last night from Microsoft Support and wanted to share it. Open your registry and go to the following key...
  15. Windows 10 Telemetry with Final ISO's???

    Does anyone know if Telemetry is only for the Technical / Consumer Previews? I've installed Windows 10 via the provided ISO's on the Microsoft website. These are not the Technical Preview ISO's. My question is, do these versions still contain Telemetry methods? I have nothing to hide, I'm just...
  16. Windows 10 AMD release Windows 10 driver

    AMD release their driver for Windows 10 Preview. Ref and download: Link Removed Up to date Graphic drivers can always be found in the Update section of the forum: https://windowsforum.com/threads/graphic-drivers.11365/page-27#post-643920
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    Windows 10 Upgrading to Windows 10

    Hi I bought a laptop today that came with Windows 8.1,it is activated, and I have the product key. Can I install the Windows 10 Technical Preview now, and make it activated? Thank you
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    Windows 8 Windows 10 Free Upgrade

    Hi I currently have Windows 8.1 and I have a issue with some updates that are required for the Windows 10 Upgrade. At the moment i can't install KB3035583 as it seems that I already it installed due to that I have the files when Microsoft releashed a update to upgrade to Windows 10 Technical...
  19. Windows 10 Problems installing Windows 10 Build 10130

    Hi, I have a Microsoft Surface 3 (non pro version) currently running Build 10122. When Build 10130 came out I went ahead and download via the Windows Update in Settings. However, upon restarting the device for the installation, the device got stuck at the "Surface" screen, with no racetracks...
  20. Windows 10 Windows 10 Technical Preview Factory Reset Problems

    I have windows 10 technical preview on my PC. I recently bought a new laptop and tried to use the "Remove Everything and Reinstall Windows" setting. I am now looking at a blue screen that reads: "Automatic Repair couldn't repair your PC Press 'Advanced options' to try other options to repair...