Microsoft updates Windows 10 developer VMs, use them for free until April 2017

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Published onDecember 23, 2016

published onDecember 23, 2016

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Microsoft hasannouncedtoday the release of the December 2016 edition of its evaluation and licensed Windows 10 developer virtual machines (VM). Both versions are now available to download on theWindows Dev Centerfor Hyper-V, Parallels Desktop, VirtualBox and VMWare.

If you want to test the free version, be aware that the included Windows 10 Enterprise Evaluation version 1607 will be free to use through April 8, 2017. To use the licensed version with Windows 10 Pro version 1607, remember that you’ll need to purchase a $199 Windows 10 Pro license if you haven’t done it already.

Both versions also include the following tools:

Virtual machines are perfect for trying out Windows 10 and start developing UWP apps in an optimized environment. Lastly, don’t hesitate to share your feedback about these VMs on the dedicatedWindows Developer Feedback UserVoice site.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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