Overview
Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is an early look at some of the features and functionality in store for Windows 10, the next version of the Windows client operating system. This page offers resources to help you explore Technical Preview for Enterprise, assess the compatibility of your applications, and test the new in-place upgrade process.
Windows 10 comes with a lot of new features such as:
- Start menu: The familiar Start menu is back, but it brings with it a new customizable space for your favorite apps and Live Tiles.
- Everything runs in a window: Apps from the Windows Store now open in the same format that desktop apps do and can be resized and moved around, and have title bars at the top allowing for maximize, minimize, and close with a click.
- Snap enhancements: You can now have four apps snapped on the same screen with a new quadrant layout. Windows will also show other apps and programs running for additional snapping and even make smart suggestions on filling available screen space with other open apps.
- New task view button: There’s a new task-view button on the taskbar for quick switching between open files and quick access to any desktops you create.
- Multiple desktops: Create desktops for different purposes and projects and switch between these desktops easily and pick up where you left off on each desktop.
- Find files faster: File Explorer now displays your recent files and frequently visited folders making for finding files you’ve worked on is easier.
Need more information? See what's new in Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise.
Download Windows 10 Technical Preview
Download Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise and receive a steady stream of preview builds as we move through the development process.
Notes:
1. Registration Required: You must register with Microsoft account (Outlook.com or Hotmail) to receive this download.
2. Evaluation expires April 15, 2015.
Product Key
A product key is not required for Windows 10 Technical Preview. For recovery scenarios, the following key may be used: PBHCJ-Q2NYD-2PX34-T2TD6-233PK
System requirements
Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 8.1:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster
- RAM: 1 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
Additionally:
- To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an Internet connection, a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768, and a Microsoft account.
- After you install the preview, you won't be able to play DVDs using Windows Media Player.
- Technical Preview is not supported on Windows RT or Windows Phone devices.
- For 64-bit installations of Technical Preview for Enterprise, a small number of older PCs may be blocked from installing the preview because they don't support CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW, and LAHF/SAHF.
- To use touch, you need a monitor that supports multitouch.
- The preview works best with a mouse and keyboard. Improvements to touch will appear in future updates.
Watch the "Introducing Windows 10 - the best Windows yet" below to see many of these features in action.
Things to Know: Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise should be installed on a test machine.
References:
Microsoft
Blogging Windows
Announcing Windows 10
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