Windows 10 Insider Preview - what is it?

Since the announcement of the new operating system from Microsoft, the concepts of Technical Preview and Insider Preview have appeared. For a person who is ignorant in English, all these abstruse concepts do not say anything. Therefore, we are faced with the task of explaining the popular meaning of the term Windows 10 Insider Preview. What is this "beast" and what does it eat? Let's try to understand. But in order to participate in this program, you'll have to learn a little bit of English. So, let's go.

Prehistory

After the failure of the disgraceful "eight", Microsoft was licking wounds for a long time. That's what happens when a company founder leaves the business. Be that as it may, we must move on. The new operating system was assigned number 10. Immediately jumped over the "nine". About the "top ten" it was said that it would become the "last" OS. That is, all innovations will be released as global updates for the "dozens". No new figures. No sooner said than done. The preliminary version of the "dozens" was released.

And here there was a case. It turns out that the new OS is closely monitoring every step of the user. What he did! Microsoft responded by saying that the system is in the test station, so it is vital for developers to know what is happening on the user's PC in order to avoid possible problems. However, spyware elements were not eliminated in the final release. Well, yes, they are not. Along with the release of the first test "ten", Microsoft launched Windows 10 Insider Preview. What it is? Let us consider just below.

What is this?

The program is as follows. A person registers an account with Microsoft, agrees to become a member of the program and receives a free test build of the system. Installing it on your PC, he agrees that he will receive raw and unfinished updates, which may well "hang" his entire computer. Its task is to test the system's performance and send reports regularly to Microsoft. It should be noted that the builds of Insider Preview Windows 10 are not stable and really very buggy. And the most interesting thing is that the user does not get any bonus for their work.

Before the release of the official full release of the "dozens", its issues "for the elect" were called the Technical Preview. But after the release of a so-called product, which is already sold for money, even Microsoft was shy. Therefore the name was changed to Insider. So it is more solid. The first build of Windows 10 Insider Preview 14393 was so buggy that it could kill the processor along with the motherboard. And there were cases. You do not think, "Microsoft" somehow compensated users for their costs? Correctly. No.

The essence of the program

A person who has become an "insider", condemns himself to eternal hell. Never his car will not work stably. Although this does not threaten everyone. There are two rounds of updates of test assemblies "tens". The first - a fast lap - throws out the most recent and the most buggy new things to users. User, who chose this way, 100% masochist. For the first and most destructive blow, in which case, will have to be on his PC. For example, the notorious Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14393 has hung more than one computer.

However, there is a second round of updates - slow. It consists of those updates that were already "patched" after they almost killed the computers of the rapid update masochists. Comrades from the slow circle are less vulnerable to catastrophic situations. Although glitches are missing here. But, as they say, he called himself an "insider" - be patient. However, with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview 14901, the situation has changed for the better. Glucks became less.

How to become an "insider"?

It is highly discouraged to do this. But if it's impatient, then what to do. We will tell. In order to become an "insider", first you need to register an account on the official Microsoft website. The registration process is very simple. Even easier than creating a mailbox. After successful registration it will be necessary to download Windows 10 Insider Preview iso - image. Download, pour on a USB flash drive and install. A new installation of the system. For an update from Win 7, for example, works very crookedly in test builds. So it's better to put everything again.

The choice of the operating system edition is very important. Especially if this OS is so buggy. As they say, to die - so with the music. Feel free to choose Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview. Glukov, of course, will not be less, but at least a professional version will be. If you get bored of doing masochism, then quitting the program can be very simple. Put a normal version of the operating system and drop the Microsoft account.

What risks accompany the "insider"?

Take the pen - the list is long. There are a lot of risks, but you only need to know those that can lead to the collapse of all your equipment. Of course, "Microsoft" does not apply to them, because then they would not attract to their side a single "guinea pig". But the truth is this: test side "tens" can seriously harm your computer. Therefore, it is worth considering if you need to subscribe and whether this program is worth Windows 10 Insider Preview. What is this program, in which there is not a single bonus? And this is for those hardships that users suffer?

Incorrect operation of the equipment also includes risks. The fact is that the "dozen" will not support the old equipment. Not at all. So think about how to participate in the program, whether your equipment will be pulled. More precisely, the equipment will pull, if it meets the system requirements. But will it work properly with the "ten"? That's the whole question. How many user computers were killed because of the elementary inability to read "materiel".

Mobile Users

In addition to PC users and laptops, Microsoft decided to "make happy" and owners of mobile gadgets on the "Winds" platform. There is a Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview. Stability on the mobile platform is even worse than that of desktop owners. Constant flights, glitches, reboots - this is just the tip of the iceberg. The problems of the mobile version are much deeper. Bad optimization with the hardware of the smartphone is the main problem.

Become a member of the mobile program can be exactly the same as in the case of a PC. Only the image for installation will not need to be downloaded. It is enough just to update your system to the current version. Although something in the "Microsoft" made adequately. The update works stably. But in everything else - quiet horror. As already mentioned above, only a latent masochist can participate in this program. And the developers of Microsoft act as a sadist.

Bonus program

There are no bonuses in the program at all. Only the exclusive right to try all the innovations of the operating system in the first place. For some, and this is enough. But some of them enter the program with the aim to get a free license for a normal version of the "dozens." But the keys to insider assemblies do not fit into the normal versions. Most of the "insiders" are being eliminated at this stage. But some remain in the hope that they will get a license from Microsoft for all their tortures and hardships. So, for such people there is information. Ready?

Users who participated in the insider program will not receive any license! This company said quite recently. That is, Microsoft used it for testers (usually it is paid for it with good money) and softly sent users, forcing them to pay in full for a normal version of Windows. However, from "Microsoft" expect something else is not necessary. This is understandable to every thinking person.

Recruitment continues

However, Microsoft is actively recruiting new users to the camp of "insiders." And the most interesting thing is that many are doing it. Even with complete disregard for the company. Everyone has long known that companies do not care about people. They care only about revenue. Now there are new conditions in the program Windows 10 Insider Preview. What are these conditions?

First, now the license agreement clearly states: the program participants can not count on any bonuses. Secondly, the agreement clearly states that the user himself is responsible for possible consequences (for example, for failure of equipment). Thirdly, the user by default agrees to total surveillance by the company. And where Microsoft then gets this information - one thing is known. This is such a trap of the 21st century.

What needs to be done to become an "insider" of the mobile program?

This requires little. First, you need to create a Microsoft account. For this you need to go to the official website of the company. After that, we go to your personal cabinet and confirm participation in the program. Here the differences begin. After some time, you will arrive on the smartphone update the operating system to insider state. However, be prepared for the fact that after upgrading your device will begin to slow down mercilessly. There may be very interesting glitches.

In addition, the entire device will run significantly slower. This is due to the means of espionage for user actions. All of them slow down the operating system and the device as a whole. Do not forget about the constant updates of the system, which will bring new glitches. And you need it? For the sake of a few new features? Hardly. But if you want, for God's sake. Only then do not be surprised if your gadget turns into a brick.

Conclusion

So, the insider program from Microsoft is good only because you can test the new features of the operating system first. But there are not enough roses. Basically there are some thorns. The list of troubles is long: glitches, brakes, system crashes, possible equipment failure, constant monitoring of users by Microsoft. One could continue for a long time. But do not. Now you know the whole truth about this program. And now it's up to you, to subscribe to this dubious pleasure or to use a normal, workable operating system. The choice here is obvious. And if you value stability the most, then generally refuse Windows and change to operating systems of the Linux family. They are much more reliable. And there are no problems with viruses.