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 of English, all these abstruse concepts say nothing. 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 with? Let's try to figure it out. But in order to participate in this program, you will have to learn at least a little English. So let's go.
Background
After the disgraceful G8 failed, Microsoft licked its wounds for a long time. This is what happens when the founder of the company retires. 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 will be the "last" OS. That is, all the innovations will be released as global updates for the "top ten." No new numbers. No sooner said than done. The preliminary version of the "tens" was released.
And here there was an incident. It turns out that the new OS is closely monitoring every step of the user. Which he did! Microsoft responded by saying that the system is in a test standard, so developers need to know what is happening on the user's PC in order to avoid possible problems. However, the spy elements were not eliminated in the final release. Well, not the point. Along with the release of the first test "dozens", Microsoft launched the Windows 10 Insider Preview program. What it is? Consider a little lower.
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. By installing it on his PC, he agrees that he will receive raw and incomplete updates that may well "hang" his entire computer. Its task is to test the system’s performance and regularly send reports to Microsoft. It should be noted that Insider Preview Windows 10 builds are not stable and are really very buggy. And the most interesting thing is that the user does not receive any bonus for his work.
Prior to the official full release, dozens of its select editions were called Technical Preview. But after the release, even Microsoft was embarrassed to name a product that was already sold for money. 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 well kill the processor, coupled with the motherboard. And there have been cases. You don’t think Microsoft has somehow compensated users for their costs? Right. Not.
The essence of the program
A man who has become an "insider" dooms himself to eternal hell. His car will never work stably. Although it does not threaten everyone. There are two rounds of updates to the test assemblies "tens". The first - a fast circle - throws users the latest and most buggy updates. The user who has chosen this path is one hundred percent masochist. For the first and most destructive blow, in which case, it will be necessary on his PC. For example, the notorious Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14393 hanged more than one computer.
However, there is a second round of updating - slow. It includes those updates that were already "patched" after they nearly killed the computers of the masochists of the fast update circle. Comrades from a slow circle are less prone to catastrophic situations than others. Although there are enough glitches here. But, as they say, called himself an "insider" - be patient. However, with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview 14901, the situation has changed for the better. There are fewer glitches.
How to become an "insider"?
It is not recommended to do this. But if it is impatient, then what to do. Tell you. In order to become an "insider", you first 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, you will need to download Windows 10 Insider Preview iso - image. Download, upload to a USB flash drive and install. New installation of the system. For updating from Win 7, for example, in test builds works very crookedly. So it’s better to re-install everything.
The choice of the operating system edition is a very important matter. 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 tired of doing masochism, then exit the program can be very simple. Install the normal version of the operating system and abandon the Microsoft account.
What risks accompany an insider?
Take a pen - the list is long. There are a lot of risks, but you are supposed to know only those that can lead to the collapse of all your equipment. Of course, Microsoft does not cover them, because then they would not have attracted a single “experimental rabbit” to their side. But the truth is this: dozens of test flaws can seriously harm your computer. Therefore, you should really think about whether you need to subscribe and whether it is worth the program Windows 10 Insider Preview. What is this program in which there is not a single bonus? And what kind of hardship do users endure?
Risks also include equipment malfunction. The fact is that the “top ten” will not support old equipment. Not at all. So think before you participate in the program, whether your equipment will pull. More precisely, the equipment will pull if it meets the system requirements. But will it work normally with the "top ten"? That is the whole question. How many user computers were killed due to the elementary inability to read the "materiel".
Mobile users
In addition to users of PCs and laptops, Microsoft decided to “make happy” the owners of mobile gadgets based on the Windows platform. There is a Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview. Stability is even worse on a mobile platform than desktop owners. Constant crashes, glitches, reboots - this is just the tip of the iceberg. The problems of the mobile version are much deeper. Poor optimization with smartphone hardware is the main problem.
You can become a member of the mobile program in the same way as in the case of a PC. Only the installation image will not need to be downloaded. Just upgrade your system to the latest version. At least something at Microsoft was done adequately. The update is stable. But in everything else - quiet horror. As mentioned above, only a latent masochist can participate in this program. And the developers of Microsoft act as a sadist.
Program bonuses
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, this is enough. But some are joining the program in order to get a free license for the normal version of the "top ten." But the keys to insider assemblies are not suitable for normal versions. Most of the "insiders" are eliminated at this stage. But some remain in the hope that they will be given a license from Microsoft for all their torment and deprivation. So, for such people there is information. Ready?
Users participating in the insider program will not receive any license! This company said recently. That is, Microsoft freely used the testers (they usually pay good money for it) and gently sent users, forcing them to pay in full for the normal version of Windows. However, one cannot expect anything else from Microsoft. This is clear to any thinking person.
Recruitment continues
However, Microsoft is actively recruiting new users into the camp of "insiders." And the most interesting thing is that many are being led to this. Even with complete neglect of the company. Everyone has long known that companies don't give a damn about people. They care only about revenue. Now there are new conditions in the program Windows 10 Insider Preview. What are these conditions?
Firstly, the license agreement is now clearly spelled out: program participants cannot rely on any bonuses. Secondly, the agreement clearly states that the user is responsible for the possible consequences (for example, for equipment failure). Thirdly, the user by default agrees to total surveillance by the company. And where Microsoft then does this information - one damn thing is known. Here is a trap of the 21st century.
What needs to be done in order to become an "insider" of a mobile program?
To do this, a little. First you need to create a Microsoft account. To do this, go to the official website of the company. After that, go to your personal account and confirm participation in the program. This is where the differences begin. After a while, an update to the operating system to an insider state will fly to your smartphone. However, be prepared for the fact that after the update, your device will mercilessly slow down. Very interesting glitches can occur.
In addition, the entire device will work significantly slower. This is due to spying on 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 do you need it? For the sake of a few new features? Unlikely. But if you want, then 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 only good because you can be the first to try out new features of the operating system. But there are few roses. Mostly some thorns. The list of troubles is long: glitches, brakes, system crashes, possible equipment failure, constant monitoring of users by Microsoft. One could go on for a long time. But not worth it. Now you know the whole truth about this program. And now it depends only on you whether to subscribe to this dubious pleasure or use a normal, efficient operating system. The choice is obvious. And if you value stability most of all, then generally refuse Windows and transfer to operating systems of the Linux family. They are much more reliable. And there are no problems with viruses.