The Windows 8 Release Preview is now available for download. The Release Preview is the final phase of Windows 8 development before the operating system is released to manufacturing (RTM).
Instructions on how to download and install the Windows 8 Release Preview follows
For requirements and additional information before installing the Windows 8 Release Preview click here or download using the following link
There are many improvements and refinements made by Microsoft in the Windows 8 Release Preview which will be visible to its users, while several improvements have also been made under the hood. Personalization improvements and updated apps will be features you will quickly notice.
Connect users can download the Windows 8 Release Preview ISO from http://connect.microsoft.com or by using the following links
- Download Windows 8 Release Preview (x64) 64-bit (3.3GB)
Sha 1 hash — 0xD76AD96773615E8C504F63564AF749469CFCCD57 - Download Windows 8 Release Preview (x86) 32-bit (2.5GB)
Sha 1 hash — 0x8BED436F0959E7120A44BF7C29FF0AA962BDEFC9
[NOTE] Remember that Windows 8 Release Preview is still pre-release software. We do not recommend replacing your regular version of Windows with this Preview. Please also make sure you take proper backups of your data before you migrate to the Windows 8 Release Preview.
Once you download and install the Windows 8 Release Preview, please be sure to share your experience with the latest version of Windows OS in the comments section below.