Advice Request Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview (32-bit/64-bit)

[Nathan Wootton]

Review to follow shortly.

In the meantime, you can use the download link here to download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview (32-bit) ISO image. Note that this is 2.5GB.

You can either burn the ISO to a blank DVD or use a virtualizaton tool to test, such as VirtualBox.

Note from Microsoft: the easiest way to convert an ISO file to a DVD in Windows 7 is to use Windows Disc Image Burner. On a PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista, a third-party program is required to convert an ISO file into installable media—and DVD burning software often includes this capability. One option is the USB/DVD download tool provided by the Microsoft Store. You can also download Windows 8 Consumer Preview Setup, which includes tools that allow you to create a DVD or USB flash drive from an ISO file (Windows Vista or Windows 7 required).

More details and review to follow.

Download: 32-bit http://iso.esd.microsoft.com/WCPDL/BD1B8A49393E30CC9C4E5C88457D73E964F1F3B18/Windows8-ConsumerPreview-32bit-English.iso

64-bit http://iso.esd.microsoft.com/WCPDL/BD1B8A49393E30CC9C4E5C88457D73E964F1F3B18/Windows8-ConsumerPreview-64bit-English.iso

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

I've also got some screenshots of Windows SmartScreen filter:

After Clicking the More Info button:

 

[MrXidus]

Might as well show the SmartScreen settings.

Windows Defender is Microsoft Security Essentials.

Already been news of it saying it would be blended in with Windows 8.

Links related:

http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerability-management/167901026/security/antivirus/231601442/windows-8-to-come-with-av-baked-in.html

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/09/14/windows-8-anti-virus-good-bad-news/

Another screenshot from my PC.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

Another screenshot from my PC.

How have you got this option to scan from the context menu? I don't have it.

 

[Nathan Wootton]

how is windows defender? has it improved?

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

how is windows defender? has it improved?

Now Windows Defender is with the same features as MSE.

 

[Ink]

Not my domain, because I stick with my Windows XP.

I wish more people followed along like Apple users, moving forward with software and technology.

Consumer Windows XP users are the problem, upgrade Windows or switch to another platform, especially when they're not restricted to financial problems.

OT: I hope to see a push in higher resolution displays like the new iPad (2012) is using the retina display.

 

[Valentin N]

Not my domain, because I stick with my Windows XP.

I wish more people followed along like Apple users, moving forward with software and technology.

Consumer Windows XP users are the problem, upgrade Windows or switch to another platform, especially when they're not restricted to financial problems.

OT: I hope to see a push in higher resolution displays like the new iPad (2012) is using the retina display.

I agree that we need to move forward.

Desktops have now 4K resolution but it's expensive for now. OLED screens need to get in the market to make itself popular and less expensive, same goes with resolution.