Windows 8 public beta available to download
After weeks of rumours and announcements, the Windows 8 consumer preview is now available to download.
The public beta can be downloaded from Microsoft's website, although you'll need a spare USB flash drive or writable DVD to install it. The Windows 8 consumer preview features Metro-style applications and over 100,000 changes to the developer preview released last year.
UPDATE: Microsoft has just announced a nice bonus – all apps in the Windows 8 app store will be free to download when using the consumer preview. New apps will be added from now on but it's all subject change – so you might as well go on a download spree as soon as you've got the new OS up and running.
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Comments
Xavien_R
1 year ago
Ahhh problem problem problem !!! Minecraft can't run ....:/ I knew there were no guarantees but still. Most likely on full release it will be fine!?!?!?!
Growler Rob
1 year ago
Currently running this on an old Dell laptop and have had no problems other than navigating without the benefit of a Start menu. Fortunately, there are forums up and running to answer most questions and, after a few hours playing about with it I now know where most stuff is hidden.
Unlike my wife... :-D