Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview [Direct Links]

Windows 8 is the codename for the upcoming version of Microsoft Windows. Windows 8 consumer preview was scheduled to be released today Finally the wait is over now , now you can download windows 8 Consumer Preview via these links. After the success of windows 8 developer preview Microsoft released windows 8 beta today[Windows 8 Consumer Preview].this version of windows has lot of new features.

What is a Beta release of software?

Beta is the software development phase following alpha (beta is the second letter of the ancient Greek alphabet, used as the number 2).

It generally begins when the software is feature complete. The focus of beta testing is reducing impacts to users, often incorporating usability testing.

The process of delivering a beta version to the users is called beta release and this is typically the first time that the software is available outside of the organization that developed it.

The users of a beta version are called beta testers. They are usually customers or prospective customers of the organization that develops the software, willing to test the software without charge, often receiving the final software free of charge or for a reduced price.

Windows 7 had a very open Beta which was open to the public. It’s pretty certain based on the success ofn that release that Windows 8 will have that as well.

Well definitely you Guys thinking… What is the minimum requirment of windows 8 consumer preview ? Don’t worry this is same as windows 7.

System Requirements

Windows 8 Consumer Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
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 or higher
To use touch, you need a tablet or monitor that supports multitouch
To access 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

Where you can test this version of widnows ?

You can test Windows 8 Beta on a Desktop PC.
You can test Windows 8 Beta on a laptop/notebook/ultrabook.
You can test Windows Server 8 Beta on a Windows Server
You can test Windows 8 Beta on a Windows Tablet.

ISO images

An ISO image must be converted into installation media stored on a DVD or a USB flash drive. Instructions are provided on this page. Developer tools are available for download from Windows Dev Center.