Windows 8 Release Preview

[ModioHomeBasic]

Microsoft have just released: Windows 8 Release Preview (this is a evaualtion copy of there final release)

Download: Download Windows 8 Release Preview

This is the newest version of Windows 8 and will probably not change (I can only presume) before the release later this year (I exspect).

More Info:
Windows 8 Release Preview Setup will check to see if your PC can runWindows 8 Release Preview and select the right download. Setup also features a compatibility report and upgrade assistance. Make sure your devices are connected to your PC and turned on before you run Setup. Built-in tools for creating an ISO or bootable flash drive are available for some previous versions of Windows (excluding Windows XP and earlier). You can find system requirements and additional information in theFAQ and in the links on this page.

Note before you download: Windows 8 Release Preview is prerelease software that may be substantially modified before it’s commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Some product features and functionality may require additional hardware or software.


Important Warning: If you decide to go back to your previous operating system, you'll need to reinstall it from the recovery or installation media that came with your PC, which is typically DVD media. If you don’t have recovery media, you might be able to create it from a recovery partition on your PC using software provided by your PC manufacturer. Check the support section of your PC manufacturer’s website for more information. After you install Windows 8, you won’t be able to use the recovery partition on your PC to go back to your previous version ofWindows.

Edit:
ISO Downloads are found here: Windows 8 Release Preview ISO formats

[Poseidon]

Isn't Windows 8 specialized for tablets?

[ModioHomeBasic]

Both Tablets and PC can run it but there is one version especially for Tablets but you can only get that one from buying the hardware. If you have a touch screen monitor you will benefit from the Windows 8 experience but otherwise a keyboard and mouse will work fine.

[Rexy]

I'll probley end up staying on windows 7. From the preview I watched on youtube, It doesn't look promising to me.. But thats my opinion

[ModioHomeBasic]

If you buy/brought a Windows 7 PC after June 2011 they are offering a very cheap upgrade option for only $15 witch is a very good insentive for some people. I personally will be running a Dual Boot option witch will allow me to use both OS's simultaneously which is another option you could consider if you have enough space to run 2 side by side. However this option is a problem for none tec savy people and will require some understanding and a lot of research for some people so do your homework on it first because you don't want to loss anything valuable.

[ModioHomeBasic]

Warning! Microsoft is using Secure Boot which is another way of saying it locks your OS unless it's another signed Microsoft OS so Ubuntu users be aware.

[booternet]

what build is it im on 8250 currently

[Rexy]

If you buy/brought a Windows 7 PC after June 2011 they are offering a very cheap upgrade option for only $15 witch is a very good insentive for some people. I personally will be running a Dual Boot option witch will allow me to use both OS's simultaneously which is another option you could consider if you have enough space to run 2 side by side. However this option is a problem for none tec savy people and will require some understanding and a lot of research for some people so do your homework on it first because you don't want to loss anything valuable.

Buying Windows 8. Lawl.

[ModioHomeBasic]

what build is it im on 8250 currently

I'll let you know when I finally get to install it. Started the Download just before I had to go to work. Hopefully it's still there when I get home.

[ModioHomeBasic]

what build is it im on 8250 currently

Answer is: No (the one you have is Consumer Preview, this is Release Preview)
P.s. I'm just installing it now and I won't have any of my software afterwards so it's basicly a fresh install.