Microsoft has released developer software that will allow users to develop apps and test apps with Windows 10X. With the Microsoft Emulator and Tools update released today, users can get their hands on an emulator that allows changes between different device postures. According to Microsoft, this is an “early preview experience,” and the suite will run on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education 64-bit (and/or Windows Insider Preview build 10.0.19555 or later) now. .
The Microsoft emulator works with Hyper-V with GPU-PV for hardware accelerated graphics, and the requirements are as follows. Users must have an Intel processor with at least 4 cores that you can dedicate to the emulator (or multiple processors with a total of 4 cores). This computer the emulator will be running on will need 5GB of free disk space for the vhdx+diff disk (SSD recommended), with 8GB of RAM or more – and 4GB of RAM for the emulator.
Microsoft recommends the user to have a dedicated video card with WDDM 2.4 or later graphics driver, DirectX 11.0 or later, and several supported features enabled in the BIOS. Hardware-assisted virtualization, second-level address translation (SLAT), and hardware-based data execution prevention (DEP) must be in play.
Users should also ensure that Hyper-V is enabled. To make sure, go to Control Panel -> Programs -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> and search for Hyper-V, then select it (enabled).
According to Microsoft emulator notes, you should be sure to note that this software is not for ALL users. “The Microsoft Emulator and Windows 10X Emulator image is provided as a public preview,” a Microsoft representative wrote. “This is an early release of developer tools aimed at providing developers access to build, test, debug, and improve their apps for Windows 10X and focus on feedback in these areas will be prioritized.”
You can go to the emulator to download and test the application at your leisure on Microsoft developer tools at present. This system can be found in Docs/Dual-screen/Develop for Windows/Development Tools/Use the Emulator. If you want to know more about the device on which and for which this software is developed, take a look at our first look at Surface Neo when we approached the revelation device.
