First Download Windows 8 Preview
Note: You can't uninstall the Windows 8 Developer Preview. To go back to your previous operating system, you must reinstall it from restore or installation media.
Sha 1 hash - 6FE9352FB59F6D0789AF35D1001BD4E4E81E42AF
All of the following come on a disk image file (.iso). See below for installation instructions.
Sha 1 hash – 79DBF235FD49F5C1C8F8C04E24BDE6E1D04DA1E9
Includes a disk image file (.iso) to install the Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 64-bit PC.
Note: This download does not include developer tools. You must download the Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools 64-bit (x64) to build Metro style apps.
Sha 1 hash - 4E0698BBABE01ED27582C9FC16AD21C4422913CC
Includes a disk image file (.iso) to install the Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 32-bit PC.
Note: This download does not include developer tools. You must download the Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools 64-bit (x64) to build Metro style apps.
You can install it as an additional OS by installing it on another drive(like if you installed windows 7 on C:drive then install Windows 8 on D:drive)
Every time reboot select windows 8 developer preview to complete the installation process until you see the screen which look like this
If you want to go to Desktop, My computer, Control Panel or Any Applications
1) Take your cursor to the left down corner a popup will open
2) That contains start, settings, devices, share and search
3) After that you have to click the search button
4) After clicking search you will see the small window open on the right side which contains search box and application list.
5) You can search applications on search box or click the apps menu in the list to see the alphabetic view of applications in windows. Now you can go where ever you want on windows.
7) Scroll the cursor to views the end of alphabetic view from A to Z
8) Now you can go to Desktop on D or Computer on C etc..
9)There are Quick navigations available if you want to go quickly to desktop. Show your mouse on left side corner a small popup screen open with the image of desktop. Then click it and go to desktop.
10) And also from desktop show your cursor on left side corner a small preview of running apps. You can scroll on that small preview to see different running apps
11) Any time you can go to search and find apps or anything on windows 8
12) Now you can explore the windows 8 on your own way
please tell your feedback
Windows 8 Developer Preview downloads
The Windows 8 Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers. These downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice. The software is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. It should not be used in a production environment. The features and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version. Some product features and functionality may require advanced or additional hardware, or installation of other software.Note: You can't uninstall the Windows 8 Developer Preview. To go back to your previous operating system, you must reinstall it from restore or installation media.
Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64)
DOWNLOAD (4.8 GB)Sha 1 hash - 6FE9352FB59F6D0789AF35D1001BD4E4E81E42AF
All of the following come on a disk image file (.iso). See below for installation instructions.
- 64-bit Windows 8 Developer Preview
- Windows SDK for Metro style apps
- Microsoft Visual Studio 11 Express for Windows 8 Developer Preview
- Microsoft Expression Blend 5 Developer Preview
- 28 Metro style apps including the BUILD Conference app
Windows 8 Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64)
DOWNLOAD (3.6 GB)Sha 1 hash – 79DBF235FD49F5C1C8F8C04E24BDE6E1D04DA1E9
Includes a disk image file (.iso) to install the Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 64-bit PC.
Note: This download does not include developer tools. You must download the Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools 64-bit (x64) to build Metro style apps.
Windows 8 Developer Preview English, 32-bit (x86)
DOWNLOAD (2.8 GB)Sha 1 hash - 4E0698BBABE01ED27582C9FC16AD21C4422913CC
Includes a disk image file (.iso) to install the Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 32-bit PC.
Note: This download does not include developer tools. You must download the Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools 64-bit (x64) to build Metro style apps.
Live SDK
The Live SDK provides a set of controls and APIs that enable applications to integrate Single Sign On (SSO) with Windows Live ID and access information from SkyDrive, Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger. To learn more, sign up for our technical preview.System Requirements
The Windows 8 Developer Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows Vista and Windows 7:- 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
- Taking advantage of touch input requires a screen that supports multi-touch
- To run Metro style Apps, you need a screen resolution of 1024 X 768 or greater
Notes about installing the Windows 8 Developer Preview
A clean install is supported on all builds, but you can upgrade if you are installing a download without the developer tools. You will receive the full set of migration options when setup is launched in Windows. To dual-boot, you must first boot from media and choose an alternative partition.| Install on: | Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools | Windows 8 Developer Preview without developer tools (32-bit or 64-bit) |
| Windows 7 and Windows Vista | Clean install only | You can keep accounts, files, and settings |
| Windows XP | Clean install only | You can only keep accounts and files |
You can install it as an additional OS by installing it on another drive(like if you installed windows 7 on C:drive then install Windows 8 on D:drive)
Every time reboot select windows 8 developer preview to complete the installation process until you see the screen which look like this
If you want to go to Desktop, My computer, Control Panel or Any Applications
1) Take your cursor to the left down corner a popup will open
2) That contains start, settings, devices, share and search
3) After that you have to click the search button
4) After clicking search you will see the small window open on the right side which contains search box and application list.
5) You can search applications on search box or click the apps menu in the list to see the alphabetic view of applications in windows. Now you can go where ever you want on windows.
7) Scroll the cursor to views the end of alphabetic view from A to Z
8) Now you can go to Desktop on D or Computer on C etc..
9)There are Quick navigations available if you want to go quickly to desktop. Show your mouse on left side corner a small popup screen open with the image of desktop. Then click it and go to desktop.
10) And also from desktop show your cursor on left side corner a small preview of running apps. You can scroll on that small preview to see different running apps
11) Any time you can go to search and find apps or anything on windows 8
12) Now you can explore the windows 8 on your own way
please tell your feedback