Download Microsoft Windows 8.1 Preview

[Johnny]

Once its final version is released, Windows 8.1 will be available free to users of Windows 8. But for now, the same Windows 8.1 is only available in Preview version. To download it, follow the link here.

As expected, Microsoft offers the Preview version of Windows 8.1 for download. The Preview version of Windows 8.1 is about 2GB of download which would be copied to your hard drive. Therefore you have to install it over your copy of Windows 8 to undergo some mandatory reboots, and enjoy its new stuff!

Below is some information from the FAQ that may be useful to those who wish to install Windows 8.1 Preview:

What are the system requirements for Windows 8.1 Preview?
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
- Memory: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
- Disk Space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- Graphics Card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

What languages ​​Preview version is available?
Windows 8.1 Preview is available in French, German, English (U.S.), Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Swedish and Turkish.

I need a product key to install Windows 8.1 Preview?
If you install Windows 8.1 Preview via the Windows Store, you do not need a product key. If you download the ISO file, you must enter the product key NTTX3-RV7VB-T7X7F-WQYYY-9Y92F.

Can I uninstall Windows 8.1 Preview?
Uninstalling the Preview version is not supported. However, you should be able to restore your system to factory settings.

[Damiano]

The start button is back on the desktop in Windows 8.1 at the bottom left of the taskbar, in the form of the Windows logo. Left click on a menu wil not take place but toggling the Start Screen (home screen with tiles). The button is also available in the Start Screen if the cursor is placed at the bottom left, then click to a landing on the desk. On the Start Screen, the tiles can now adapt a more size with the arrival of large and very small versions (4 sizes available in all).