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.
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.
Note before you download: Windows 8 Release Preview is prerelease software that may be substantially modified before it’s commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. Some product features and functionality may require additional hardware or software.
System Requirements
Windows 8 Release Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:
*RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
*Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
*Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
*To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports multitouch.
*To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
*To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768.
*Internet access (ISP fees might apply)
*Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
*Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
*To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports multitouch.
*To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
*To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768.
*Internet access (ISP fees might apply)
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