Now there’s a video of Windows 10X on a Surface Pro 7
Windows 10X looks gorgeous on Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7.
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Yesterday, images came out showing offWindows 10X runningon several unsupported devices, including the Surface Pro 7, MacBook Air, and Lumia 950 XL. While a picture is worth a thousand words, a video does the beautiful operating system more justice. UX designer and expert on getting things to run where they shouldn’t, ADeltaX, recently shared a video ofWindows 10X on a Surface Pro 7.
The video is a fluidity test to see how the new version of Windows runs on the unsupported hardware. There are some moments of lag, but overallWindows 10Xseems to run well on the Surface Pro 7, especially considering that it isn’t a final build and is running on unsupported hardware.
Atweet by ADeltaXexplains that most drivers work, but that orientation doesn’t work and audio requires a registry patch.
The video shows off the new Start Menu, Taskbar, Action Center, and other elements of Windows 10X. Navigating the operating system with touch or a stylus seems to work well, as does inking with the Surface Pen. The video even shows the shortcut button on the Surface Pen working with Windows 10X.
The design and features we see from Windows 10X aren’t surprising. We wenthands-on with Windows 10Xrecently. The main takeaway here is how the new version of Windows looks on a current Surface device.
Microsoft won’t ship Windows 10X to the Surface Pro 7 or any other current device. Instead, it will only ship with specific new hardware. Windows 10X will first appear on budget-friendly clamshell PCs aimed at education and enterprise. Support for new tablets and other form factors will arrive at a later date.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
