Advice Request Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64) 32-bit

[Nathan Wootton]

For all those that have not tested windows 8 DP yet here you go

x32 - http://wdp.dlws.microsoft.com/WDPDL/9B8DFDFF736C5B1DBF956B89D8A9D4FD925DACD2/WindowsDeveloperPreview-32bit-English.iso
x64 - http://wdp.dlws.microsoft.com/WDPDL/9B8DFDFF736C5B1DBF956B89D8A9D4FD925DACD2/WindowsDeveloperPreview-64bit-English.iso
x64 + SDK - http://wdp.dlws.microsoft.com/WDPDL/9B8DFDFF736C5B1DBF956B89D8A9D4FD925DACD2/WindowsDeveloperPreview-64bit-English-Developer.iso


EDIT Here's how to install it in Vmware enjoy guys
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-How-to-Install-Windows-8-In-Vmware

 

[JayJay]

Is this like Windows 8 but just the BETA version of it? And if I install it can I still keep all my files and everything I have on here? I'm currently running Vista. Also, If I ever decide I want to go back to Vista will I have to reinstall Vista/Restore my computer back to Factory Default?

I would not recommend installing Windows 8 on your main computer just in case it wipes your Vista. I would do what Nathan said do it in a VM or get a old hard drive that you have lying around the house and use that or even an old computer lying around the house.

Okay. What exactly is VM and what does it do?

 

[McLovin]

Okay. What exactly is VM and what does it do?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software implementation of a machine (i.e. a computer) that executes programs like a physical machine. Virtual machines are separated into two major categories, based on their use and degree of correspondence to any real machine. A system virtual machine provides a complete system platform which supports the execution of a complete operating system (OS). In contrast, a process virtual machine is designed to run a single program, which means that it supports a single process. An essential characteristic of a virtual machine is that the software running inside is limited to the resources and abstractions provided by the virtual machine—it cannot break out of its virtual world.

Basicaly a computer inside a computer that yu can do malware testing on.

If you need help installing a VM, here are some guides on setting them up:

• Guide by MrXidus
• Guide by McLovin

 

[JayJay]

Okay. What exactly is VM and what does it do?

A virtual machine (VM) is a software implementation of a machine (i.e. a computer) that executes programs like a physical machine. Virtual machines are separated into two major categories, based on their use and degree of correspondence to any real machine. A system virtual machine provides a complete system platform which supports the execution of a complete operating system (OS). In contrast, a process virtual machine is designed to run a single program, which means that it supports a single process. An essential characteristic of a virtual machine is that the software running inside is limited to the resources and abstractions provided by the virtual machine—it cannot break out of its virtual world.

Basicaly a computer inside a computer that yu can do malware testing on.

If you need help installing a VM, here are some guides on setting them up:

• Guide by MrXidus
• Guide by McLovin

Okay thanks. So what If I decide that I want Vista back if I install that VM, or would I have both and I can just delete VM and it will take Windows 8 with it? Lol sorry I'm confused and just tryin to get as much info.

 

[McLovin]

Okay thanks. So what If I decide that I want Vista back if I install that VM, or would I have both and I can just delete VM and it will take Windows 8 with it? Lol sorry I'm confused and just tryin to get as much info.

If you install that VM you will still have your Vista and yes when you uninstall the VM Windows 8 will go with it. You can also have both Vista and the VM at the same time.

 

[win7holic]

and, this Guides by Winsevenholic

 

[moonshine]

You guys pretty much have the same procedure so I think having multiple guides are not needed.