The process allows hobbyists to bypass the restrictive Windows RT 8.1 ecosystem and deploy a full desktop environment. Leaked from Microsoft internal testing, Build 15035 is the only available 32-bit ARM (ARMv7) client build of Windows 10 . This walkthrough details how to configure the community-developed Media Builder script, clear your target drive, and cleanly install the operating system. Technical Prerequisites
Windows 10 build 15035 is a preview build of the upcoming Creators Update, which is expected to be released in the spring of 2017. This build was released on February 16, 2017, and it includes a range of new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Some of the key changes in this build include:
Windows Setup will copy files, install features, and apply updates. The computer will restart several times during this process. Do not remove the USB drive until the system boots into the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) screen. Step 5: Finalizing the Setup (OOBE) windows 10 build 15035 media builder install
. Note that Surface 2 requires Secure Boot to be disabled, whereas Surface RT generally does not. Step 1: Preparing the Media Builder Extract the Tool : Download the Windows 10 Media Builder and extract it directly to the root of your drive to avoid path errors. Run as Admin : Navigate to the folder, right-click , and select Run as Administrator Configure Build Options
You need a working Windows 10 or 11 PC to run the Media Builder and prepare the USB drive. USB Flash Drive: At least 8GB or 16GB, formatted to FAT32. The process allows hobbyists to bypass the restrictive
The tool is not pinned to Start by default. Access via:
, largely due to the slow speed of the eMMC storage and USB 2.0 interface. Performance and Usability While Build 15035 provides a modern Windows 10 UI, it is not suitable for daily use Technical Prerequisites Windows 10 build 15035 is a
To install on ARM32 devices like the Surface RT, you must use the unofficial Windows 10 Media Builder tool . This specific build is a leaked 2017 Insider Preview and is the only client version of Windows 10 that runs on ARMv7 hardware. Prerequisites Target Device: Surface RT or Surface 2.
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