Download Windows 8 consumer preview

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Windows 8 consumer preview was scheduled to be released today, though Microsoft has till now not officially released the consumer preview, we have managed to get our hands on the download links of Windows 8 consumer preview ESD files. Currently only the 64 bit or 32 bit version of Windows 8 is available for download. You won’t be able to download the ARM version of Windows 8.

Without further writing here are the download links-

( Note: The above links are esd links and so won’t work for all, we would be posting links to iso files once available, those who don’t know about ESD files please wait for us to post ISO links)

Here are the download links to ISO files

English

64-bit (x64)                    Download (3.3 GB)
Sha 1 hash — 1288519C5035BCAC83CBFA23A33038CCF5522749

32-bit (x86)                    Download (2.5 GB)
Sha 1 hash — E91ED665B01A46F4344C36D9D88C8BF78E9A1B39

Product Key:   DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J

Chinese (Simplified)

64-bit (x64)                    Download (3.4 GB)
Sha 1 hash — DF69B851F9A81DECBB16648CC452461894416EB0

32-bit (x86)                    Download (2.6 GB)
Sha 1 hash — E29A2072745A48C14A1C2E5A61F5230841BEDB45

Product Key:   DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J

French

64-bit (x64)                    Download (3.3 GB)
Sha 1 hash — A9358E6799ABEEF29EDBA054AD34849C02C7F51F

32-bit (x86)                    Download (2.5 GB)
Sha 1 hash — 2EF8013B9F50B93AEAC8068F4827E2C1DC0DC0B1

Product Key:   DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J

German

64-bit (x64)                    Download (3.3 GB)
Sha 1 hash — DB1003A47C266697B3832BE2A23319988EE34495

32-bit (x86)                    Download (2.5 GB)
Sha 1 hash — 91075AEA665C5D6F42A24714B3A3390762C94457

Product Key:   DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J

Japanese

64-bit (x64)                    Download (3.3 GB)
Sha 1 hash — A8F0DB12CAECEA0BE8B27EA124F2234212D9103A

32-bit (x86)                    Download (2.5 GB)
Sha 1 hash — C8A322ED86058086207CAAECD46B4DDACF9E247A

Product Key:   DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J

Windows 8 consumer preview contains lot of new features including the much anticipated Windows Store from where you can download Apps, new set of wallpapers, lock screen, no start orb and lot more. How to articles relating to dual booting Windows 8, installing Windows 8 on virtual drive coming after a break.

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  • Asd

    yes yes, imho this OS is peace of shit.. 

    • Kdecentrum

      i agree, developers previev is even better, :(

      • Windows-8Developer

        Developer Preview is Faster than Consumer Preview, and Developer Preview has no Stand in front of it…

  • Richard74

    so goog

    • Richard74

      so good….

  • http://www.facebook.com/ccekov ????????? ?????

    Error code: 0xc0000260. I just get this error, can anyone help me?

    • jay

      i get the same :S. I’m using virtual box.. I created a large VHD and I’ve selected cd/devices as windows 8 iso. It boots into windows recovery environment with the same error message the fella above has. any ideas ? thanks guys

      • jay

        fyi, i’m using 32bit but will try 64 in the mean time and post an update shortyl

        • jay

          so 64 bit worked actually, I’m just starting the installation process. Created a vm for 64 bit, and chose live/cd ide controller and selected 64 bit windows 8. 

          • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000004483013 Jerry Li

            i got the same error but it worked when i kept my cursor locked in the vm during the entire bootup all the way until the hdd partion stage 

            also i turned off uefi for the vm to get it to work

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/KOHL4VLV6FFLD2D2ZJUCAFLB5I L M

    Shit smells, maybe you should clean your ass and see if you still smell shit.    I find it nice.    

  • mccay_a

    Before you download, there are a  few things to worry about

    1) No Upgrade of your apps if you are using windows developer preview. Only Keep Settings
    2) No More split screen, .no more pulling apps from the side of the screen
    3) Every switch between programs /apps is no longer simple, there is at least 2 /3 clicks to everything
    4) no closings of apps as promised, so tabbing is now a pain
    5)

    Soon you will find that the once promising new interface is now a pain in the ass to navigate and work with.  At least developer preview had hope, and was actually fine to work with once you got used to it,   Does Microsoft not realize that most  users are not using phones.  Back to windows 7 Classic menu for me. Pitty. I was starting to like the idea of metro.

    Regards, mccay_a

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/KOHL4VLV6FFLD2D2ZJUCAFLB5I L M

    Just to let you all know, I installed the 64bit on the Vmware 4.0.2 build-591240.  The main operating in my system is Ubuntu 11.10 64bit.

    Now to install it, I created a Virtual machine and selected windows 7 64bit and after that I burned the ISO into my DVD and started my virtual machine.  Installed without any problem and is good and running.  One problem though.  Where is the start option?  I have the desktop and the task bar, but the Start menu is not there.  I will play more with it, but it does run smooth so far in my virtual machine.

    My system:  I set aside 12 gig ram and 8 core cpu for it

  • Taylor

    when trying to connect to live account I get 0x800c0019

    • Pitumaomao

       check your machine time

  • Play

    Let’s try it & I will check it !! 

  • Taylor

    AWESOME!

  • Bastard Face

    Downloaded and Installed – but what a crock of shit!  – Stick with 7 – The developers are trying to shove so much shit into their OS these days – Anyone remember “Longhorn” the Vista beta? Look what happened to that! – As it stands the interface is bad i would rarther lick a tramps underpants than use it! – MUCH work to be done – Simplicity is the key not all the shite!

    • AleX

      Yeah,u r right.W8 is a piece of crap,its optimized for ARM based devices.
      Why the fuck they are still keep the “Windows” name if the windows is based on MetroStyle?!
      From Windows 3.1 until Windows 7,all OS-es was based on the “window mode”,aka the window where u work on.Not like the shit of W8,no more windows,no more good stuff.
      Ok,i admit,W8 has new cool and usfull features,like the new TaskManager,and the refresh and reinstall options.
      But WTF?We will migrate to XBOX OS?Microsoft says “Vista was the greatest mistake,bad optimized OS,all shits”,but i say that W8 will be the bigged failure of MS.

  • 41370223

    How to install the esd file ?

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  • Pokazzam

    now downloading, just 1 hr remaing

  • someone

    THAT CRAP IS BULLSHIT!!! NO start orb! Still THE FCKEN hal_initialization_failed!!! And the metro thing sux!

  • kimkwangrim

    HelloI live in South Korea is called Kwang Rim.English Language Support raseo driver more upset I forgot to use Hangul can do?

  • Brian Claydon

    OK A few things to note that people are winging about 

    1. To close Metro Apps click top centre of screen and drag down (works a treat)
    2. Start menu? has anyone tried right clicking when the mouse curser is in the bottom left corner of the display, theres a little surprise there trust me!

    My Main issue is that my live ID starts with a number, works fine with xbox live, zune, hotmail act not with windows 8CP though :( 

  • Guy Baley

    awesome!

  • http://www.facebook.com/alexcyb Alessio Mariano

    desktop interface is not improved, adding only metro ui, there should be improvements?…..

  • Bkk

    Currently only the 64 bit or 86 bit version of Windows 8 is available
    for download. You won’t be able to download the ARM version of Windows
    8 ?

    Currently only the 64 bit or 32 bit version of Windows 8 is available
    for download. You won’t be able to download the ARM version of Windows
    8.

    or

    Currently only the x64 bit or x86 bit version of Windows 8 is available
    for download. You won’t be able to download the ARM version of Windows
    8.

    isn’t it ?

     

    • ankurmittal

       Thanks, it was a mistake just rectified it

      • Bkk

        you are welcome. your webside very nice keep work :-)

    • Dennis

      sad on my computer it not work well ;(

  • Tony060

    porque no esta en español???

  • Taylor

    I like Windows 8 CP and Windows 8 DP equal.

  • http://www.facebook.com/joaquinlrobles Joaquín Leonel Robles

    If you’ll be installing it in a VirtualBox VM you should turn on VT-x/AMD-V acceleration in your BIOS in order not to receive an startup error

  • Mat Perry

    Alot like developer — Much more stable. I think its alright, I like how the start orb is gone, too.

  • Wilson Col

    que paso con la beta en espanol, bamo aber !!!

  • Sonu_imrankhan

    metro apps not working y???

  • Joshua Clayton

    everything still works great for me i liked both DP and CP… you guys having problems are n00bs

  • Tikkis62

    hyv’ ja toimiva kokonaisuus toimii mulla seiskan rinnalla ok!!!!

  • kim sang ki

    good

  • skynyu

    I am using the machine default resolution is 1024 * 600 7 inch Tablet PC to install the “Windows Consumer Preview”, but I can’t use the METRO the UI, because the resolution at least 1024 * 768, so my suggestion is to improve or reduce the standard resolution of 1024 * 768, and then let Windows 8 can be used in more devices.

  • ??? ????

    I am so disappointed Microsoft.But I think its not fair to judge a preview version.

    I like the MetroStyle though

  • Glen Barnes

    Absolute cr*p :/ Even drivers and uninstall programs appear on the menu. And who ever decided that we wanted to go to desktop with a click? Thank you for the info though :) Uninstalled and HDD formatted.

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  • Taylor

    Why does everybody hate the Consumer Preview? I LOVE it! You just need to get used to the metro interface! I used to dislike the metro start screen, but after awhile, I got used to it, now I LOVE it!

  • First_gal

    is it beta??

    • Koopakiller

      no, it is the Release Candidate, named Release Preview
      also a newer version as beta.

  • Randalldfuller

    I am trying to figure out how to get some files that came up missing in windows 8 now I cant backup recover cant get up dates,its a mess.My computer did not come with my O/S disk they gave me a drive D: for recovery but its no good in windows 8 so I am fucked unless I figure out how to restore the lost and or corrupt files.Man do I wish I would have left everything the way it was but no I had to download Windows 8 fucked fucked fucked

  • wwwwilly

    well as for mine go;s i downloaded win8 build 8400 ver 6.2 and it works perfect . first off i would make a suggestion get  a extra hd and an r driver and clone your existing drive use acronis home 2011 as your clone program very easy to use. This way if you do screw up you can go bk to the original copy of win you had before . two i did adirect download not an iso disc download , Once you have it installed and running THEN again using your ACRONIS dics go into the tools section and burn an os dics this way you have an os dics plus you have your old copy of win on the other hard drive plus win8 on your system. I have had literally no problems with win8 and i can split my screen i can put anything where i want it and the key board functions work fine like the windows butt + r opens run and so on there is a ton of shit in win8 once you get to know it . also may i add i used my secondary laptop just in case i messed up it is an aspire 5536 4gig of ram wit a 2,1 ghz cpu ql64 amd. NOW from the time i push the start button to the time iam on the net is aprox 15 seconds you cant even do that with a mac NO WAY good luck with it i hope you all have the luck that i have had with it

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