windows 8 consumer preview available now

Nothingbetter2d

For those of ya interested in having a look at windows 8 there is a consumer preview (RC) available to download now

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/download

vibe666

the consumer preview has been out since around the middle of march (edit: I downloaded it on the 10th March).

been running it on my wife's netbook quite happily for a while now, although it really needs a touchscreen to get the most of it, or even better, one of these when they come out: http://leapmotion.com/ (i have one pre-ordered).

Allyall

vibe666 wrote: »

the consumer preview has been out since around the middle of march (edit: I downloaded it on the 10th March).

been running it on my wife's netbook quite happily for a while now, although it really needs a touchscreen to get the most of it, or even better, one of these when they come out: http://leapmotion.com/ (i have one pre-ordered).

Yeah, This is the final version before the official release

LINK

Here's what Microsoft says is new or enhanced over previous beta releases:

• New Bing-powered apps, including ones for travel, news, and sports
• Improvements to Mail, Photos, and People apps
• Increased Start personalization
• Better multiple-monitor support
• Better Windows Store navigation
• New family safety and security functionality
• Enhanced touch support for Internet Explorer 10

I had accidentally posted this in the Computers and Tech Forum, Not realising there was a Windows Forum

LINK TO WINDOWS 8 PREVIEW RELEASE

WCP will stop working in Jan 2013 according to the MS FAQ.
If you install Windows 8 Consumer Preview using the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Setup program, you won't need to enter a product key—the setup program automatically provides the product key.
If you create installation media, start your PC from the media, and then install Windows 8 Consumer Preview. You'll need to enter this product key:
NF32V-Q9P3W-7DR7Y-JGWRW-JFCK8.

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ISO FORMAT HERE
Product Key: TK8TP-9JN6P-7X7WW-RFFTV-B7QPF

Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)


Windows 8 FAQ

Fysh

Any notable changes from the initial Consumer Preview release?

Rambo

Fysh wrote: »

Any notable changes from the initial Consumer Preview release?

Windows 8 Release Preview: Aero removed

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-8-release-preview-rip-aero-20032012-143133

looks like this windows is getting worse