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The thread discusses whether running Windows 10 Insider Preview in a virtual machine (VM) will affect the main system, with concerns about activation if the user decides to leave the Insider program. A responder is confident it won't cause issues and suggests using a separate Microsoft account for safety. The original poster confirms they are currently testing Windows 10 upgrade in a VM without problems, indicating a generally positive outlook on the setup.

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I have Windows 10 as my main operating system. What I am not sure of is would I be able to run Win 10 in the Windows Insider on a VM without it having any affect on my main system. I mean if down the road I decided to leave the insider would my main operating system which I upgraded from reserving my copy through Microsoft still be activated.
 

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I'm fairly sure this wil give zero problems !
I would use another MS-account than on your main system, just to be sure...

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I'm fairly sure this wil give zero problems !
I would use another MS-account than on your main system, just to be sure...

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