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steve2470

(37,468 posts) Fri Jan 22, 2021, 01:53 PM Jan 2021

A new "shiny toy" to play with: Windows 10X Preview

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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A new "shiny toy" to play with: Windows 10X Preview (Original Post) steve2470 Jan 2021 OP

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

634-5789

(4,285 posts)

1. Does this mean..

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 01:57 PM

Jan 2021

I have to have yet another goddamn update from Microsoft? When will enough be enough?

steve2470

(37,468 posts)

2. No no

Reply to 634-5789 (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 01:58 PM

Jan 2021

This is a totally optional "toy" to play with. No updates required. If you don't want to play with this, don't. It does require some time and just motivation to play with a new operating system.

No worries. Just ignore this.

634-5789

(4,285 posts)

3. Thanks!

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 02:00 PM

Jan 2021

I'm seriously sick of it.

OhZone

(3,216 posts)

4. I hear that. I do have Win10 on a couple of laptops -

Reply to 634-5789 (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 02:20 PM

Jan 2021

But my main Desktop is Win7.

I'm still pissed they forced so many people into Win10. My ex was forced into it, and it caused her a lot of problems.

Not to mention all the spyware.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,957 posts)

5. +1

Reply to OhZone (Reply #4)

Fri Jan 22, 2021, 02:23 PM

Jan 2021

cartobuy

(3 posts)

6. Black Screen

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Mon Jan 25, 2021, 11:05 PM

Jan 2021

Hi, could you please share how did you get rid of the black screen? I have mine stuck on black screen and won't get rid of it as some commands provided by online tuts and videos doesnt work for me

steve2470

(37,468 posts)

7. I just waited a long time, like 20 minutes I think

Reply to cartobuy (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 25, 2021, 11:13 PM

Jan 2021

My only other suggestion is to do a CRC check on your download, and make sure your Hypervisor is set up correctly.

Good luck. I have nothing further to offer.

cartobuy

(3 posts)

8. Okay

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 25, 2021, 11:24 PM

Jan 2021

Thank you

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