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You could run it on a virtual machine (Basically running an OS within an OS) and test it that way. You retain all your files but you cannot access them from the W10 virtual machine

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I know that this has probably been answered already but I wanted to know if it is safe to install the windows 10 tech preview on my main pc and not have all of my data deleted[My only main concern] , Now I know that they say that it is not recommended that you do this. Also I was wondering if I could downgrade back to windows 7 pro if I dont like it [not likely].

 

Things you might need to know.

-current os: Windows 7 pro

-Pc:Custom built

-windows 7 backup: True

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You could run it on a virtual machine (Basically running an OS within an OS) and test it that way. You retain all your files but you cannot access them from the W10 virtual machine

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Unless you backup literally everything or intend to permanently switch to 10, no.

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It is software that has not been tested. If you care about your data, don't install it.

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You could also probably create a new partition and install the Tech Preview on it to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 10

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I have been using it as primary since release works amazing no bugs

 

 

 

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If you were going to install this on your main PC, get a new HDD or SSD, format it, and install the Win10 Preview. Then change your Boot Priority to that new drive. You can keep your ANCIENT Win 7 install and files alive and you can switch back to booting Win7 whenever you want.

 

Unless the way computers work has entirely changed in the last few years, this should work. I remember doing this for the Win 8 preview.

Git Gud.

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It's really broken, it'll probably be around 8 months before is near usable.

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