Windows 8 Download – Dev Preview

Windows 8 Developer Preview

Windows 8 Developer Preview is the pre-beta version of next generation Windows OS, is now available for download for developers. Read more about Windows 8 New Features.

Download Windows 8 Dev Preview:

Windows Developer Preview Eng, 64-bit (x64): DOWNLOAD (3.6 GB)

Windows Developer Preview Eng, 32-bit (x86): DOWNLOAD (2.8 GB)

Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools Eng, 64-bit (x64): DOWNLOAD (4.8 GB)

Download Windows 8 ISO RTM 64-bit and 32-bit

Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools contains:
· 64-bit Windows Developer Preview
· Windows SDK for Metro style apps
· Microsoft Visual Studio 11 Express for Windows Developer Preview
· Microsoft Expression Blend 5 Developer Preview
· 28 Metro style apps including the BUILD Conference app

Windows 8 Developer Preview Installation Notes :

· Upgrade from Windows 7 installation is not supported for pre-release code; only clean installs are supported.

· You can't uninstall the Windows Developer Preview. To reinstall your previous operating system, you must have restore or installation media.

· The Windows Developer Preview is delivered as an .iso image that must be converted into installation media stored on a DVD or a USB flash drive. On Windows 7, the easiest way to convert this file is to use Windows Disc Image Burner or use any third-party program like Free CD Burner XP Pro.

· These Windows 8 Developer Preview downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice. Windows 8 Developer Preview is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. Windows 8 Developer Preview may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. This Windows 8 Developer Preview will expire on March 8, 2012.

Windows 8 Developer Preview Requirements:

· 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