Windows 8 Consumer Preview Thread

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:22

It's here boys and girls, have fun! GGGGGGGGGGGGG

Vai · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:31

Downloading from my MSDN now

Windows 8 Enterprise is the one to get right? It has everything?

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:32

Vai said:
Downloading from my MSDN now

Windows 8 Enterprise is the one to get right? It has everything?

Everything doesn't mean better.

What versions do you have at the moment on MSDN?

djkav · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:34

Vai said:
Downloading from my MSDN now

Windows 8 Enterprise is the one to get right? It has everything?

Its PRO you want.

djkav · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:36

mrbell1984 said:
Everything doesn't mean better.

What versions do you have at the moment on MSDN?

Theres only;

WinRT (tablets/mobiles)
Windows 8 : standard/home
Windows 8 Pro : techy/business.
Windows 8 Enterprise : Corporate.

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:38

Windows 8 (For the Consumer) said:
This is the consumer version of Windows 8 that excludes a lot of the business-type features like drive encryption, group policy and virtualization. However, you will have access to the Windows Store, Live Tiles, Remote Desktop Client, VPN Client and other features.

Windows 8 Pro said:
Pro is the edition of Windows 8 for the PC enthusiast and business/technical professionals.

It includes everything found in 8 plus features like BitLocker encryption, PC virtualization, domain connectivity and PC management. Definitely geared towards corporate environments.

Windows 8 Enterprise (The Enterprise) said:
Includes all that Windows 8 Pro has, but geared towards enterprise customers with Software Assurance agreements.

Windows 8 RT (ARM or WOA) said:
RT (Windows Runtime AKA WinRT) is the newest addition to the list of Windows editions. It is specifically designed for ARM-based devices like tablets, ARM-powered PCs and any other devices that support the ARM architecture and are designed to run Windows 8 RT.

PCZ · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:54

Vai said:
Downloading from my MSDN now

Windows 8 Enterprise is the one to get right? It has everything?

No
Enterprise can not use the new media center.

Pro has everything enterprise has + it can use the optional media center.

RSR · 15 Aug 2012 at 19:59

Mines all downloaded

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:06

[RXP]Andy;22569660 said:
Mines all downloaded

Well what you waiting for? Get it on!

RSR · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:13

mrbell1984 said:
Well what you waiting for? Get it on!

I am going to have to stick it in a VM at the moment, as there a number of problems with the bootcamp drivers and VMware. :cool:

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:24

[RXP]Andy;22569782 said:
I am going to have to stick it in a VM at the moment, as there a number of problems with the bootcamp drivers and VMware.

You disgust me!

Vai · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:33

Thanks everyone, downloading now and going with Pro

Got VS2012 downloading too, and can't wait to install and use at work tomorrow

willhub · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:33

Do you have to be a paid subscriber to get Windows 8 Pro via MSDN?

Nickyyy · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:34

willhub said:
Do you have to be a paid subscriber to get Windows 8 Pro via MSDN?

Yes

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:40

Anyone fancy quoting the full file name for the pro version? with hash?

EDIT: Anyone wants to have a play you can download a trial of the RTM now.

The Windows 8 Enterprise 90-day evaluation is available to developers to build and test Windows 8 apps on the final version of Windows 8. After installing Windows 8, go to the Windows Dev Center developer downloads page to install Visual Studio 2012 and related tools to build Windows 8 apps.

90 day trial with timebomb.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj554510.aspx

willhub · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:48

Is Windows 8 RTM or Release Preview the same as the Windows 8 Pro everyone is currently using?

Vai · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:48

mrbell1984 said:
Anyone fancy quoting the full file name for the pro version? with hash?

Pro version is on the same DVD as the regular version, these are showing up on my MSDN:

File Name: en_windows_8_x86_dvd_915417.iso
SHA1: 22D680EC53336BEE8A5B276A972CEBA104787F62

File Name: en-gb_windows_8_x86_dvd_915479.iso
SHA1: 7EAD7DA86426F554C41849B750BF29C74B9B3D5D

File Name: en_windows_8_x64_dvd_915440.iso
SHA1: 1CE53AD5F60419CF04A715CF3233F247E48BEEC4

File Name: en-gb_windows_8_x64_dvd_915412.iso
SHA1: 79ED9958CF1690DD8A60A0B1B15F5DCC76C8E625

I have gone for the en-gb one

Deleted member 77746 · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:54

willhub said:
Is Windows 8 RTM or Release Preview the same as the Windows 8 Pro everyone is currently using?

RTM is what is out today what people are getting. It's not the same as the Release Preview.

willhub · 15 Aug 2012 at 20:58

What's the diffo between the two?

RSR · 15 Aug 2012 at 21:25

mrbell1984 said:
You disgust me!