Download Windows 10 Free Insider (Technical) Preview

Recently we told you in our exclusive Windows 10 Review article that Microsoft is going to release a free preview build of the next Windows version i.e. Windows 10 (previously rumored as Windows 9) to public on October 1st, 2014.

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Now the free Insider Preview (previously known as Technical Preview) version is available for download.

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Windows 10 Insider Preview Download Link:

People who want to test the upcoming Windows 10 operating system and want to try its new features such as brand new Start Menu, virtual Desktops, etc can download it for free using following link:

To download the Insider Preview, you’ll need to first sign up for Windows Insider Program. The preview version is available for both 32-bit (x86) as well as 64-bit (x64) computer systems. The size of the download files are 2.9 GB for 32-bit and 3.8 GB for 64-bit.

Windows 10 Insider Preview Offline ISO:

If you want to download standalone offline ISO file of Windows 10 for clean installation, you can get it using following article:

Download Windows 10 Insider Preview Offline ISO Files

How to Install Windows 10 Insider Preview?

Once you download the ISO file, you can burn it to a DVD using disc burning software or create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 10 Insider Preview. You’ll need to use following product key at the time of installation:

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Since its not a final version and is available for testing purposes, we suggest you to install it separately from your existing Windows operating system. You can install it on a different hard disk partition to make a dual-boot system or you can install it virtually using a virtualization software as described here or using built-in Hyper-V feature.

Windows 10 Insider Preview System Requirements:

The system requirements for Windows 10 is same as Windows 8/8.1 system requirements. So if your computer can run Windows 8/8.1, it’ll be able to run Windows 10 as well.

Windows 10 Release Date, Pricing Details and System Requirements

Upgrading to Windows 10 Insider Preview from Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1:

Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users can upgrade to Windows 10 Insider Preview but Windows Vista users are out of luck. If you are using Windows Vista and want to try Windows 10 Insider Preview, you’ll need to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 in your system.

Windows 10 Insider Preview Expiry Date and Uninstallation:

Windows 10 Insider Preview will expire on April 15, 2015. If you decide to remove/uninstall Windows 10 Insider Preview in future, you’ll need to reinstall previous Windows version using setup disc or recovery media.

Windows 10 Insider Preview for Enterprise:

If you want to try Windows 10 Insider Preview for enterprise, check out following:

Windows 10 Insider Preview for Enterprise doesn’t require any product key but for recovery cases, you can use following product key:

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So go ahead and download the free preview of Windows 10…

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Download Windows 10 Insider Preview for Phones

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About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. ^^ I tried that way. I extracted the ISO file and run setup.exe file. Setup runs successfully. But there was no option to select partition. And the installation doesn’t go beyond 3%. I almost waited for 2 hours. But installation stuck there.

  2. ^^ Actually I was running wrong setup file. After running setup file present in “sources” folder, I successfully installed windows 10. Thanx for your help.

  3. hey VG,

    I am not sure if this is correct forum to ask this question.
    I purchased a laptop with win vista OEM and I would like to upgrade from vista to win 8.
    I wanted to know if it is possible to upgrade from vista to windows 8 without buying as I already own vista OEM licence key.

    I have checked several sites but couldn’t find answer. Could you please clarify that for me??

  4. I have a Windows 8.1 Laptop and want to install Windows 10 as a dual boot O S and if for any reason want to remove the technical preview will it again return my laptop to the original state as it was working in single O S and if it is possible please tell me the steps

  5. Warning for Dell Venue 8 tablet users!!!! I evaluated this on a laptop using VMware, very promising. So promising I also installed it on the Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet. The tablet side needs more work, besides the bluetooth wasn’t compatible, the gesture interface is not ready, IMHO. So much I tried to do a full recovery from the installation media that I created. Unfortunately, the recovery won’t work because recovery does not allow installation unless it is plugged in. Well the tablet only has one USB port used to charge or connect a OTG USB cable. I can’t connect power and a USB at the same time. I need a special cable that is not available from Dell or anywhere other than some vendor from China. The Windows based recovery erased and reinstall Window 10 TP, and wiped out all Dell apps/drivers. I was better off leaving the TP inlace. What a nightmare!!!

  6. If i download Windows 10 can i use it forever??????????? And is this once in a lifetime kinda thing

  7. ^^ You can download Windows 10 from any OS but its a testing version so it’ll expire on April 15, 2015.

  8. “We couldn’t verify the product key. Please check your installation media.”
    Getting this problem while installation.
    Entered the Universal key from Microsoft site
    I am installing from bootable usb drive.
    Made bootale using Windows DVD usb tool as always
    Help please

  9. when I window 10 installed my window home screen display (window technical preview copy.build 9841) how I remove this sign please help me

  10. I’ve tried installing win 10 on my win 7 32bit. the message I received from compatibility report was as followed “Remove the installation media and restart your computer so that windows starts normally.” The problem is that after rebooting the hard drive is no longer recognized. Can anyone help me?

  11. Version
    Windows.10.Technical.Preview.Build.9860.Enterprise.x64
    Now I want to install the download I’ve tried all series
    I gave up the serial number of the message
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  12. Dot am answering to u, at first transfer your data to other pc or create a backup file, and formet the whole h.disk and thn instill, of course get success.

  13. I recently purchased a new laptop with Windows 8.1, x64 installed. However, In my old computer that bit the dust I had Windows 8.1 pro, x64 installed. I had upgraded from my DVD. Since my new laptop has 8.1 installed and I have the 8 Pro upgrade disk, will it be possible for me to get windows 10 Pro x64? And, will I have to downgrade to Windows 8 and then upgrade to Pro before I can get 10 Pro?

  14. ^^ You’ll get Windows 10 Pro only if you have Windows 8.1 Pro installed. You cant upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 8. You’ll need Windows 8.1 in your system.

    What you can do is, first install Windows 8 Pro, then update it to Windows 8.1 Pro using Windows Update and then you’ll be able to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.

  15. my windows 10 did not fully downlad my windows media player doesn’t play music that I download from my phone
    plz help can I redownload windows 10 again?

  16. I have windows 7 Home with the Service Pack 1 installed. I received the reservation notice and reserved my copy months ago, however upon clicking the option to check my PC for compatibility, it says that certain components will not function (ie, it will not be able to connect to the internet) despite having SP1. Is this an error? Is it fixable?

  17. I’m trying to downloads 10 (I have 8.1). The computer tells me I need the Windows 10 app to reserve a copy but I can’t seem to find how to download the Windows 10 APP.

    Can you advise how I get The Windows 10 App so I can reserve my Free Windows 10 copy?

  18. Hi VG,
    Trying to install Windows 10 Preview 64-bit version over Vista, getting an error Setup.exe is not a valid win32 application…
    My VIsta is 64 bit OS

  19. ^^ You cant upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 10. Check “Upgrading to Windows 10 Insider Preview from Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1” section above.

  20. Is there any way to get Windows downloaded compressed to the least? I can’t download 2-3GBs.

  21. I am only one of the few snorting it up – have 2 computers with the latest one at least 2 yrs
    old and with both of them signing ” Hero not listed on this computer”.
    I am 79 yrs young and likely to come this age.
    Is there a classified way that you can see your way clear?

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