Big_Dave 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Hi Everyone, Windows Developer Preview (Windows 8) is available for download here. I downloaded the 64 bit iso file. The download time was less than 30 minutes for me. The install process going to a SATA II 2.5 external hard drive had three reboots until I got the desktop. Total time was 17 minutes. The install was on my DIY PC. This developer preview is acutally prebeta Windows 8. The included browser is IE 10. I had to use the compatibility function for this forum. Shutdown was very slow. I didn't time it but 45 seconds seems about right. I have some yellow exclamanation points in Device Manager so I do have some drivers to install. Dave Edited September 16, 2011 by Big_Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanHere 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2011 I'm glad I stumbled onto this. But, I can't check it out on this machine. I'll have to wait until my main computer is repaired. For now, I've saved the link. Thanks for sharing though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazeeboy 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 can you provide a link fo windows 8 developers preview please ? i want ot give it a shot on my machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sknis 220 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 can you provide a link fo windows 8 developers preview please ? i want ot give it a shot on my machine. Blue (here) text in the first post IS a link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grandpabruce 88 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 can you provide a link fo windows 8 developers preview please ? i want ot give it a shot on my machine. Click on the word "here" (colored blue) in the first post of this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerman 36 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 I've been planning to take a look at this but just can't seem to get excited about it. One never knows but even if it turns out to be good, I'm of the feeling it's going to be a hard sell. They want way too much for their OS's and just about every other one is a bust. Still, they seem to be aiming it at what the majority of young folks want and that's handheld devices. I happen to like my big, hunkin' puter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDWAGON 28 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 I've been planning to take a look at this but just can't seem to get excited about it. One never knows but even if it turns out to be good, I'm of the feeling it's going to be a hard sell. They want way too much for their OS's and just about every other one is a bust. Still, they seem to be aiming it at what the majority of young folks want and that's handheld devices. I happen to like my big, hunkin' puter. Me too Paul---Especially when you can look at a big "HUNKIN'" monitor instead of one you have to have a magnifying glass to see :lol: Frank... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gi7omy 2 Report post Posted October 7, 2011 I've played with it and I will NOT be 'upgrading' to something that looks like a jigsaw puzzle where you have to mouse click all over the screen to emulate a touch screen Thanks MS but no thanks Anyway as for Windows '8' - would you believe Windows 6.2? (open a command prompt and see what that says) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyomni 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2011 I have pc with windows 7 too, and will not upgrade too, that windows 8 is better for planchets, but for pc it's completly unnecessary.Will wait until Se7eN sp2 or windows 9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
