The much-awaited Windows 10 has finally showed up, still in its early stage as Beta, Microsoft’s Windows 10 is ready to be downloaded in the form of its Technical Preview. Eager to explore the new OS, you can install Windows 10 is easy steps as compiled by CNET. So, let’s get started.
Step 1: Download the Windows 10 Technical Preview ISO file. You will have to navigate the bit pages saying "Get Started" and "Join Now" screens. When you finally reach the download page, scroll down, and choose the appropriate language and version; 32-or 64-bit, according to your requirement.
Step 2: Download and install Oracle VM Virtual Box, it’s the free virtualization tool that helps you to run Windows 10 inside the devices.
Step 3: Run Virtual Box, and click the new icon. In the Create Virtual Machine dialog box, type "Windows 10," then click the version selector and choose Windows 8.1 (making sure to match the ISO you downloaded: 32- or 64-bit). Then click next.
Step 4: Virtual Box will show a recommended memory size; accept it and then select "Create a virtual hard drive" and click Create. Accept VDI (Virtual Box Disk Image) as the file type for the drive, and then choose Fixed Size for the virtual drive. Finally, click Create, then wait while Virtual Box builds your virtual drive.
Step 5: Once the drive is ready, click the Start button in the Virtual Box toolbar. You'll see a box telling you to "Select start-up disk." Click the little file folder next to the pull-down, then navigate to the Windows 10 ISO file you downloaded in Step 1. Then, click Start
Step 6: Install Windows as you normally would, making sure to choose the "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" option when it presents itself. As usual, the setup process may involve a few reboots, though only within the confines of the virtual machine.
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