Microsoft releases Windows 8 Release Preview

dWhite · Share | #1 (**permalink**) 06-08-2012, 11:49 AM

A little late, but better late than never!

Microsoft has released the next preview to the public for testing.

Official website:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...elease-preview

What's new in the release preview?
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b...-windows8.aspx

Anyone using it? I got the RP the day it was released and I must say it is quite nice. It's a lot more stable and the performance is absolutely amazing compared to the previous Consumer and Developer previews.

neil_buzzerchat · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2012, 03:15 AM

i think windows 8 is going to launch in december 2012 ? isnt it ?

dWhite · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neil_buzzerchat

i think windows 8 is going to launch in december 2012 ? isnt it ?

Well following the history of releases (especially Windows 7) most logical release date would be in the October range 2012 (as Windows 7 was also released in October).

Although Microsoft hasn't set a determined release date for Windows 8, they've made some pretty heavy hints at an October release.

**snakeair** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2012, 12:53 PM

It better be before Dec. because there might not be any world left. I'd like to run this on my laptop though. lol

dWhite · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snakeair

It better be before Dec. because there might not be any world left. I'd like to run this on my laptop though. lol

You can always try out the current Release Preview in a dual boot or on another computer.

wyanesmith1987 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2012, 11:50 PM

when will the windows-8 going to release?

dWhite · #7 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyanesmith1987

when will the windows-8 going to release?

Did you read the thread at all before posting?

http://www.v7n.com/forums/tech-suppo...ml#post1886021

There is no set release date as of yet, but Microsoft has hinted at possible October release.

dWhite · #8 (**permalink**) 06-27-2012, 07:17 AM

For those interested in the overall development of Windows 8, you can keep up with the Building Windows 8 blog here:

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/

Lots of good and informative articles.

sebyyx · #9 (**permalink**) 07-02-2012, 12:40 AM

in my opinion this windows will be a fake.

dWhite · #10 (**permalink**) 07-02-2012, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebyyx

in my opinion this windows will be a fake.

How do you think it will be fake?

sebyyx · #11 (**permalink**) 07-02-2012, 06:47 AM

this OS is built more for phones and tablets. it's contains a lot of widgets.

dWhite · #12 (**permalink**) 07-02-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebyyx

this OS is built more for phones and tablets. it's contains a lot of widgets.

I'm currently running the release preview on my desktop and it's been working amazingly well. Metro, when modified to fit my needs, also works wonders on my desktop.

Windows 8 might be the most viable for mobile and touchscreen devices, but it certainly does work pretty good on your standard desktop with mouse and keyboard just as well.

iSynergy Media · #13 (**permalink**) 07-02-2012, 08:19 AM

previously i was happy with windows xp ,after that used vista but it crashes.I did not like it.But now i am on windows 7 ,want to stay on it for some time.Windows 8 launch is good but dont know how it will be.

neev · #14 (**permalink**) 07-05-2012, 02:08 AM

hope windows 8 will be nice one. I will install it when it comes to market

srbfantom94 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-07-2012, 03:17 PM

I tryied it and it sucks,they integrated the metro UI and it doesent look like windows anymore, i think this will be only good on tablets,but not on pc

gb-servers · #16 (**permalink**) 08-21-2012, 04:04 AM

I think windows 8 will be good on tablets/notebooks and mobiles but not on a PC. Windows 7 is well designed for PC's.. I don't think windows 8 with catch on..... It will be another vista!

aruldave · #17 (**permalink**) 08-21-2012, 07:00 AM

I like the feature "Do Not Track" in the built-in Internet Explorer version 10 about to be released in this Windows 8 OS but it comes without the traditional Windows Start button. Hope they will have the better navigation by replacing this traditional one. Lets see!

Ultrabooked · #18 (**permalink**) 08-21-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srbfantom94

I tryied it and it sucks,they integrated the metro UI and it doesent look like windows anymore, i think this will be only good on tablets,but not on pc

Isn't there a possibility to "switch off" the Metro design when on a PC or a laptop for example?

BTW I like the idea of consuming a really little amount of memory. I've heard that Windows 8 can run on devices with 64MB of memory (having in mind what they did with with Vista and it's huge memory consumption).

mmbus · #19 (**permalink**) 08-21-2012, 09:32 AM

I really want to try the new Windows 8, but I'm afraid it will make my computer crash since all the bugs haven't been worked out yet.

ipad89 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-23-2012, 09:13 AM

i downloaded the preview of windows 8. its very attractive