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steve2470

(37,468 posts)
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 02:53 PM Jan 2021

A new "shiny toy" to play with: Windows 10X Preview [View all]

https://www.windowschimp.com/install-windows-10x/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-a-closer-look-at-microsofts-new-operating-system/

You can download and install it at the windowschimp link above.

Actually this link is the download link at Mega, and it's always been safe for me. Of course, you can scan the multi-gigabyte download (which is in zip format) once it is downloaded.

The directions at the windowschimp link are very easy to follow, but I would highly recommend having a bit of experience with Hyper-V Manager. When I first cranked up the virtual Windows 10X Preview, it took a few minutes and I had to endure a black screen. I looked around a little. Navigation is definitely different from Windows 10 desktop version.

Windows 10x is supposed to be the direct competitor to Chrome OS and Ipad.

Enjoy!
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Does this mean.. 634-5789 Jan 2021 #1
No no steve2470 Jan 2021 #2
Thanks! 634-5789 Jan 2021 #3
I hear that. I do have Win10 on a couple of laptops - OhZone Jan 2021 #4
+1 Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #5
Black Screen cartobuy Jan 2021 #6
I just waited a long time, like 20 minutes I think steve2470 Jan 2021 #7
Okay cartobuy Jan 2021 #8
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