The Windows 10X emulator is now live, here’s what you need to get it to run

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Published onFebruary 11, 2020

published onFebruary 11, 2020

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During Microsoft 365 Developer Day, thedetails on app development for Windows 10Xwere finally made available. Delivered through the Microsoft Emulator and Windows 10X SDK, developers can now code and test their apps for Windows 10X without owning a dual-screen device.

Anyone, though,is free to try it out on their own. Here’s what you need to get it to run if you want to get a feel for Windows 10X ahead of release.

Before you get started with even thinking about trying out Windows 10X, you need to meet a few software requirements. You’ll need to be a Windows Insider, and have the latest Windows Insider build. You’ll also need to haveVisual Studio 2019 Previewand theWindows 10 SDK Insider Preview installed. You also need to make sure you’re running 64-bit Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education. The other software requirements are listed below.

There are also a few hardware requirements too. First off, your system needs to meet the specs below. You also need to have a device with an Intel processor, as AMD processors are not supported at this time. Nested virtualization is required to run Windows 10X in the emulator.

Once you meet these requirements, you can install the Windows 10X Emulatorfrom the Microsoft Store. You also need toinstall the Emulator Image, as well. Additional directions on how to launch, run, and get started with the emulator areavailable here from Microsoft.

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