How to use virtual machines to test Windows 10 Insider builds without risking your system

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When you want to test upcoming features of Windows 10, use this guide to create a virtual machine without putting your computer at risk of unfinished software.
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The Windows Insider Preview program allows anyone to install early builds of Windows 10 to test upcoming features that will become part of the operating system. It's easy to enroll and install, but we just can't recommend that you use it as your OS on your primary computer. Preview builds can be buggy, they can glitch, if something goes wrong, however unlikely, it could take down your entire computer.
But if you don't have a second computer around and still want to test out the latest Windows 10 Insider builds, don't worry. There's a safe and easy way to install and try them out: virtual machines ? a computer within your computer.

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