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Get it here. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-iso​

I Just installed today and runs really smooth. Ableton, Bitwig, Reaper and most of the plugins work.
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Thanks for this!

Does this then stay on your computer as a technical preview or does it need to upgrade to the official release, which is purchased?

 

For now there is no expiration date for this version. However I am sure you will need to install a legit windows if you want the final version.

 

Cool. I might give it a go on my laptop.

Thanks again.

 

You should. It is amazingly fast.

 

It might be a bit soon to ask, but so far how do you feel it handles music production?

 

Thanks alot Zeus....
Right on time for me.... (Formated my Machine 2 days ago.., no DAW or programs yet...):dancing:

 

Just Remember when installing or looking for video audio drivers etc//// There not Available Yet so you're SOL also some software installers won't recognize so no install, its a waist unless you have time on your hands
to play with Oh and ? Zeus any fresh os install is fast at first Friend

 

Any one know or find out what plugins did not work on the new OS?

 

Doesn't the "install in compatibility mode" work?
Or you forgot about that?

 

All Win 8.1 drivers worked fine. Any issue. In fact they installed easily.

So no problems at that side.

MYCbeats, yeah too early to ask. I haven't had time to make a real test.

studio5599, mine is not a fresh install, it's an upgrade from my previous 8.1 system, because I wanted to test that feature, and compare with my old system. And if I say is faster, is because I'm comparing between two busy and hard working systems, not fresh installs.

 

By the way Microsoft announced Windows 10 will be a FREE upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users for 1 year after its release. Dont know if this will happen finally but seems they are trying to compete with Apple's free upgrade policy.

pcworld.com/article/2873214/windows-10-will-be-a-free-upgrade-for-windows-7-and-8-users

 

Is there any noticeable change to windows 8.1, besides the start menu ?

 

Virtual or Multiple Desktops
Metro (Modern) Apps Run in Windowed Mode on Desktop
Return of Start Menu
Important Changes in Windows Theme and UI

• thin borders in program windows
• New shadow effect in window borders which can be disabled using this guide
• New minimize, maximize/restore and close buttons in titlebars
• New non-transparent look of Taskbar which now shows clear indicators for running and active programs
• Some new icons such as folders, This PC, Network, Homegroup, Explorer, Desktop, etc.
• New Quick Access/Home view in Explorer containing favorites, frequent folders and recent files list which can be disabled using this guide
• New animations

Cortana Search and Task View Buttons in Taskbar
New Notification Center (aka Action Center)
No Charms Bar on Desktops
Snap Assist helps you snap windows
Improvements in Command Prompt
New About:Flags Page to Enable Experimental Features in Internet Explorer
New Web Browser "Spartan"
New ALT+TAB Interface
Improvements in Aero Snap Feature
New Settings App
New Data Sense, Storage Sense and Battery Saver Options
Progress Bar with Download Status in Windows Update
Native support for MKV and H.265 HEVC

 

Thanks Zeus for the detailed info...

but i want to mention that the Techpreview is recording your use of the Software and as far i know at this stage we all dont know what Data Microsoft will hoard
even heard that the use Keyloggers to get the feedback they need...plus that the last build 9926 is buggy as hell

i dont want to start a discussion here as it was Zeus intention to inform us about its usage....

just my two cents

cheers

 

Maybe I'll fish out an unused machine and try it out but I really don't have the time to monkey around with it. My studio machine is running 8.1 quite smoothly but has no firewall or AV as it is never attached to the internet. As for upgrades my philosophy is "if it ain't broke - don't break it".

My net machine is running 7 because 8 removed Windows Media Center which runs my DVR. Micro$oft's reaction to the complaints was to sell you Win8 Pro upgrade for $100 to return Media Center. Can anyone tell me if WMC is native to 10? If not I'll be refusing any free upgrades to 10.

 

I will echo the concerns over data collection and "the cloud". Good name for it because it's exactly like a dark cloud hovering over your experience. Windows 8 web integration is annoying but this is gonna become a real problem for most OSes in the future. Very against the idea.

Thanks a lot to zeus for the info, looks great.

 

Probably it will be possible to remove unwanted web/cloud features with something like this some day?
https://www.ntlite.com/features/