I am currently running 8.1. I'd like to try out Windows 10 and if I like it upgrade. If not, I'll keep running as I am.
I've never used a virtual machine before: can Window 10 be used from a virtual machine as a "sandbox", and if so how?
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The only problem you will face is getting your hands on a .ISO after July 29th. The worst case you wait until they restart the Insider Preview program and install that. Windows 10 will install without a license key, and its being reported, there won't be restrictions your installation just won't be activated..– RamhoundCommented Jul 23, 2015 at 10:52
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Fortunately is before July 29! :-) Where do I get the .ISO? (I do have a Windows 10 invitation. Is that worth feces?)– greenberCommented Jul 23, 2015 at 12:48
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Microsoft pulled the Insider Preview .ISO last week. You won't be able to activate new Windows 10 machines until July 29th. There won't be a way to activate previous builds of the insider Preview, only builds released after July 29th, can be activated. You can install Windows 8.1 within a virtual machine, upgrade that installation on July 29th, that is the best solution. Microsoft distributes free trial Windows 8.1 virtual machines compatible with Hyper-V, VirtualBox, and VMWare– RamhoundCommented Jul 23, 2015 at 12:54
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Thank you. And now I get to do the thing I hate the most: wait.– greenberCommented Jul 24, 2015 at 2:47
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You've already "tagged" your question with a perfectly suitable answer... read up on how to use VirtualBox... it'll do exactly what you want...
You can get a 90-day evaluation of Windows 10 Enterprise from Microsoft.
answered Jul 23, 2015 at 10:49
