Windows 8 FREE Developer Build

FordGT90Concept · Sep 14, 2011

In which case, modding Windows Shell just got a whole lot easier...and it's hardware accelerated.

Drone · Sep 14, 2011

Thanks. If it's for free why not xD

stinger608 · Sep 14, 2011

Awesome OP! Downloading now.

As of the moment, I am not too excited, however after checking it out I may change my mind LOL

BrooksyX · Sep 14, 2011

Just about done downloading this. Ill give it a try this weekend.

johnnyfiive · Sep 14, 2011

alexsubri · Sep 14, 2011

meh...i don't know...it seems too much like Windows Mobile. I am tempted to download, but I remember the last time I downloaded Windows Vista preview, my OS crashed. I am a little weary that if I download this, I will loose all my Windows 7 files and be screwed :-0

johnnyfiive · Sep 14, 2011

It's supposed to 'seem' like Windows Phone OS. It's using the same Metro interface features so its definitely going to seem similar. It will take some time to get used to the new way of doing things, but honestly, I think its needed and its refreshing.

Edit: that image is funny but it has nothing to do with this thread. :|

alexsubri · Sep 14, 2011

johnnyfiive said:
http://img.techpowerup.org/110914/Start.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/110914/IE.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/110914/desktop.jpg

Have you had any hardware compatibility errors? Also, can you play STEAM games well without any hiccups?

AphexDreamer · Sep 14, 2011

Yeah if Steam and Office work great then I'll make the switch

Work and Play is all I need

v12dock · Sep 14, 2011

I was not able to install, unable to format my ssd... :confused:

alexsubri · Sep 14, 2011

Yea, if I had another computer I would get it, however I don't want to burn my bridges. I will wait for a new RC to come out first before I make any decisions...

EDIT: You can download the Windows 8 Ultimate Theme here. or Windows 8 7282 RC Theme ...I'll think I'll try these first :-] ...I will post pictures later tomorrow , goodnite all :toast:

Videos of Win 8 Themes ...Very intersting:

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johnnyfiive · Sep 14, 2011

Haven't played anything just yet. Still figuring out the new features. I'll probably get around to the gaming stuff tomorrow. So far, its pretty nice for general use.

Frick · Sep 14, 2011

AphexDreamer said:
Yeah if Steam and Office work great then I'll make the switch

Work and Play is all I need

I'm not sure if you're joking or not BUT THIS IS NOT AN RC and for the love of what's holy do not "make the switch". It's a pre beta. The actual release is at LEAST a year away. This build is for developers testing new stuff.

And for desktop use (mouse and keyboard), everything so far is catered to tablets as that it the goal with it. How they handle desktops is yet to be seen.

Downloading atm, maxing out my "slow" 10mb/s connection. Yay!

LAN_deRf_HA · Sep 14, 2011

johnnyfiive said:
http://img.techpowerup.org/110914/Start.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/110914/IE.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/110914/desktop.jpg

Why is everything zoomed in on the browser? It set on granny by default?

Drone · Sep 14, 2011

Downloaded x86 version made a bootable usb and booted from it. Rofl it installed in about 10 mins or less. It says it expires 3/11/2012. That ain't a short period of time huh xD

Drone · Sep 14, 2011

A couple of other facts:
x86 version takes 10.7 GB. W8 has .net framework 4.5 services

And ... ribbon interface in Windows Explorer is optional. You can turn it off if you want.

edit: windows defender looks like a twin of MSE. Maybe they just use MSE in W8 by default and renamed it to Windows Defender?

repman244 · Sep 14, 2011

Downloading now...

Also, if anyone is interested AT has a preview of Win 8: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4771/microsoft-build-windows-8-pre-beta-preview

H82LUZ73 · Sep 14, 2011

downloading now will use my old cosmos case as the guinea pig :laugh:

will let you guys know if the windows 7 to usb program works for it also just waiting....

pS

Any of you guys with a msdm sub getting the NO downloads unavailable in your account ?

facepalm my bad i have technet not msdm :banghead:

Millennium · Sep 14, 2011

anyone got it working in any kind of (windows) virtual machine yet? Would like to try that first.

H82LUZ73 · Sep 14, 2011

Millennium said:
anyone got it working in any kind of (windows) virtual machine yet? Would like to try that first.

they have it in the downloads for msdm but it is unavailable ......

Red_Machine · Sep 14, 2011

Anyone know what happened to the start menu?

Also, it's another goddamn interim build. I'm sick of them...

Frick · Sep 14, 2011

Red_Machine said:
Anyone know what happened to the start menu?

Also, it's another goddamn interim build. I'm sick of them...

It's replaced by the start screen. Also, what did you expect from a developer pre beta? :laugh:

Doesn't seem to work with VMware player.

Drone · Sep 14, 2011

Free system eats 512MB of memory. Well ... not bad

repman244 · Sep 14, 2011

Noooo...

Is this the new BSOD?

Frick · Sep 14, 2011

repman244 said:
Noooo...

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4742/857443.png

Is this the new BSOD

Nice.

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Windows 8 FREE Developer Build

FordGT90Concept

"I go fast!1!11!1!"

Drone

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

BrooksyX

johnnyfiive

alexsubri

johnnyfiive

alexsubri

AphexDreamer

v12dock

Block Caption of Rainey Street

alexsubri

johnnyfiive

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

LAN_deRf_HA

Drone

Drone

repman244

H82LUZ73

Millennium

H82LUZ73

Red_Machine

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

Drone

repman244

Frick

Fishfaced Nincompoop

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