Windows 8 build 8172 Screenshots Emerge

btarunr · Dec 23, 2011, 04:25 PM

Sometime in 2012, Microsoft is expected to announce its next major version of Windows for the client platform. It has the working name "Windows 8", and was previewed to developers at the BUILD Conference, this September. A member of Chinese tech site PCbeta community got to play with a newer build of Windows, build 8172. Screenshots of its most common user interface elements, such as desktop, Windows Explorer, PC Settings (control panel), etc., were posted. Engadget notes that these screenshots don't reveal much else from the Windows Developer Preview shown at the BUILD Conference.

The first screenshot above reveals the Start screen featuring Metro UI design elements (which replaces the Start Menu), the second reveals PC Settings screen, which serves the purpose of the Windows Control Panel, and the next two screenshots reveal the Windows Explorer user interface with its "ribbon" element collapse and expanded.

The next screenshot (above), reveals the new file transfer dialog, which provides a little more information than just a progress bar, an animation, and a few numbers. The progress bar embeds a graph that reports transfer speeds in real time. Next up, is the new Task Manager, which gives greater control over running tasks and processes; and the final screen reveals the new sidebar, which makes the taskbar optional. In all, Microsoft plans some major UI changes, while retaining compatibility with many of the elements found in Windows 7, to ease the transition. The window titlebars themselves look identical in function to the ones Windows 7 gives you, but that there are some aesthetic changes. Basically every rounded-edge is sharpened out. The PCbeta member who leaked these screenshots confirmed that build 8172 is still pre-beta.

Sources: PCbeta, Engadget

btarunr · Dec 23, 2011, 04:26 PM

Inb4 neophobia.

newtekie1 · Dec 23, 2011, 04:28 PM

Windows 8 is terrible, every change they have made is bad! They should have left everything the same as Window 7.

MRCL · Dec 23, 2011, 04:31 PM

I like the new Task Manager.

Thats about it.

Sasqui · Dec 23, 2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

Windows 8 is terrible, every change they have made is bad! They should have left everything the same as Window 7.

LOL, what would the call it?

And where the hell is the Angry Birds screen shot?

RejZoR · Dec 23, 2011, 04:45 PM

Start menu button looks stupid, ribbon looks stupid, right sidebar looks stupid. Only good thing is indeed Task Manager which actually looks good. I really wish they wouldn't change it at all from the Windows 7 looks. It just feels good and refined. Win8 looks like some kid's work on how to enhance Win7 looks. It just looks and feels crappy.

Zubasa · Dec 23, 2011, 04:46 PM

Of all the version of Windows, I actually like the look of Vista the most...

Aleksander · Dec 23, 2011, 04:56 PM

Windows Vista revision 3.0
If they payed me all the money of work for windows 8 i would not change anything and make all happy xD

Edit: It looks like the windows explorer is similar to office 2010

MoonPig · Dec 23, 2011, 05:07 PM

So... I'm the only one that likes the look of Win8?

It's clean, simple and nicely coloured.

Protagonist · Dec 23, 2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zubasa

Of all the version of Windows, I actually like the look of Vista the most...

And here i thought it was only me, i don't mind Windows 7, Of all the version of Windows, I like the look of Vista the most.

Windows 8 look

like some one said it's like a doodling kid who made it

BrooksyX · Dec 23, 2011, 05:13 PM

I can't decided if I like it or not. Ill probably just stick with windows 7 as I am sure most will. I have a feeling windows 7 will live as long as windows xp did. I just don't see how an OS can get any better for the time being. I havent had a single major issue with 7.

Drone · Dec 23, 2011, 05:29 PM

Only the last screen shows something new.

I like 8. It's fast and more optimized. If it also will have a good compatibility then it's awesome. It all that matters to me.

AthlonX2 · Dec 23, 2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoonPig

So... I'm the only one that likes the look of Win8?

It's clean, simple and nicely coloured.

you spelled colored wrong

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Dec 23, 2011, 06:04 PM

Windows 7 is the new XP. The only thing great about Windows 8 is the new task manager. I hate everything else about it. Especially the ribbon style in explorer.

TBH, I dont even know why they are calling this an actually OS as it is completely useless for desktop computers. It is meant more for tablets. I will be skipping this OS all together.

dir_d · Dec 23, 2011, 06:19 PM

i like it and will get it if pro is 30 dollars again for students

NdMk2o1o · Dec 23, 2011, 06:30 PM

This still isn't a final build people, I am sure they will polish it a lot more before the final release.

I like the right side bar, the functionality anyway not the looks.
I like the new task mgr.
I like the new explorer, all of these things make it more accessible to settings with less clicks which is definately a plus.
Again the looks I hope will change somewhet as it looks like dare I say it...... a BETA!!! oh yea, it is

MxPhenom 216 · Dec 23, 2011, 06:31 PM

Theres a lot of hate towards windows 8 apparently. The one thing I am a little iffy on is the way they are really made it Phone and Slate optimized. With this "app" stuff. However I do love the Metro UI.

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Dec 23, 2011, 06:33 PM

I can deal without all the tablet crap.

Lazzer408 · Dec 23, 2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvidiaintelftw

http://www.traemcneely.com/wp-conten...a-hate-dog.jpg

you guys are hating on it, and all you guys know is what your seeing from the screen shots. The way windows 8 functions is amazing.

Looks like ass alright.

Gzero · Dec 23, 2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AthlonX2

you spelled colored wrong

You spelt coloured wrong, and don't get me started on your grammar.

NdMk2o1o · Dec 23, 2011, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAsHnBuRnXp

I can deal without all the tablet crap.

Just turn metro UI off shimples

Gzero · Dec 23, 2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

Just turn metro UI off shimples

Windows 8 Bloat Edition :>

trickson · Dec 23, 2011, 06:37 PM

Looks like crap . I will not be getting this . I love windows 7 !

MxPhenom 216 · Dec 23, 2011, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NdMk2o1o

Just turn metro UI off shimples

Yes that is an option atleast in the build that was released to public months ago to mess around on. You could switch back and fourth.

Jstn7477 · Dec 23, 2011, 06:38 PM

What's with the solid colored taskbar and window bars and sharp edges? I like Windows 7's translucent, rounded stuff better. This reminds me of not having an Aero capable GPU and getting stuck with that fugly gray theme.

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Dec 23, 2011, 06:37 PM	#23
trickson OH, I have such a headache Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 6,105 (1.97/day) Thanks: 1,863 Thanked 896 Times in 746 Posts System Specs	Looks like crap . I will not be getting this . I love windows 7 !

Dec 23, 2011, 06:38 PM	#25
Jstn7477 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA Posts: 3,139 (2.30/day) Thanks: 388 Thanked 1,193 Times in 805 Posts System Specs	What's with the solid colored taskbar and window bars and sharp edges? I like Windows 7's translucent, rounded stuff better. This reminds me of not having an Aero capable GPU and getting stuck with that fugly gray theme. __________________ Intel Crunchers (27 threads): 2x 3770K 4.3G (14t), 2600K 4G (7t), X3210 (3t), P-M 735A, P4 HT 3G AMD Crunchers (11 cores):1100T 3.6G (3t), 1045T 3.4G (2t), X3 8550 2.5G, X2 4200+, T64 ML-37 AMD Folders (6272 GCN cores): 2x 7950 1125/1475, 7970 1150/1650, 7770 1100/1200 NV Folders (2336 GF10x + 1344 GK104 cores):GTX 470 & 465 720/1715, 4x 460 768MB 825/2000, GTS 450, 660Ti 1228/6000 HEATWARE