Windows 8 Consumer Preview

It’s Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It’s an all-new touch interface. It’s a new Windows for new devices. And it’s your chance to be one of the first to try it out.

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See what’s new

Swipe, slide, and zoom Touch a full-powered PC. It’s fast and it’s fluid. Take natural, direct, hands-on control. More

Apps, front and center Apps in Windows 8 work together to get things done faster. Get them from the Windows Store. More

Your Windows, everywhere Windows 8 can connect you to your files, photos, people, and settings, wherever you sign in. More

Wall-to-wall web Internet Explorer 10 Consumer Preview brings you immersive web browsing on screens big and small. More

The familiar, made better Still devoted to your mouse and keyboard? Windows 8 makes the tried-and-true feel brand new. More

The Windows Experience Blog Read this Windows Experience Blog entry for some tips on getting started withWindows 8 Consumer Preview. Visit the blog

Behind the scenes

Meet the engineering team Check out a short video for an informal look at Windows 8 from one of the teams that built it. Watch the video

Building Windows 8 Get the latest news and the inside scoop on the development process from the Windows 8 engineering team blog. Visit the blog

The product guide Download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide for more in-depth, detailed info on this release. Download the product guide (.pdf)

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