Windows 8 Beta
When will Windows 8 Beta be available to download?
October 15th, 2010 12:37am

On Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:37:37 +0000, Davon Moody wrote: When will Windows 8 Beta be available to download? Three points: 1. Nobody knows what the next version of Windows will be called. It's even likely that Microsoft hasn't decided on a name yet. Do not assume that it will be Windows 8; it may be that, or it may be something else. 2. Nobody knows when the first beta version of the next version of Windows will be available. It's even likely that Microsoft doesn't know yet. They may have a plan for when they want it to be ready, but not everything in all plans happens when it's planned. 3. When a beta version does come out, the reason it will be a beta test version instead of a released version is that it will still have bugs in it, and Microsoft will be looking for beta test users to inform them of other bugs as they are found, In my view, unless you have a spare computer to install it on, and enjoy doing beta testing of software and reporting of bugs to Microsoft, installing such beta software is just looking for trouble. Yes, you can install beta versions, but for almost everyone I strongly advise against doing that, and waiting for it to be released. Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP
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October 16th, 2010 11:03am

Virtual Machines??
October 26th, 2010 5:01pm

When will Windows 8 Beta be available to download?
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December 17th, 2010 9:43am

On Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:42:35 +0000, gladysstead wrote: > When will Windows 8 Beta be available to download? When it's ready. No date has been announced, and nobody knows the answer to your question. Also note that nobody knows what the name of the next version of Windows will be. It *may* be Windows 8, or it may be something else. And finally, note that the reason it will be a beta version instead of a released version is that it will still have bugs in it, and Microsoft will be looking for beta test users to inform them of other bugs as they are found, In my view, unless you have a spare computer to install it on, and enjoy doing beta testing of software and reporting of bugs to Microsoft, installing such beta software is just looking for trouble. Yes, you can install the beta version when it comes out, but for almost everyone I strongly advise *against* doing that, and waiting for it to be released. Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP
December 17th, 2010 3:57pm

I have beta tested windows vista and windows 7 would like to know when the next windows version will be out for testing would like to be included in the testing could someone please let me know. thank you and I have fun doing it while learning about the new software.
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January 14th, 2011 10:15pm

See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833520. Note: You can only register for open betas, unless you are invited for other programs."192 GB ought to be enough for anybody." (from the miniseries "Next Generation's Jokes")
January 15th, 2011 9:54am

On Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:13:11 +0000, fix it wrote: I have beta tested windows vista and windows 7 would like to know when the next windows version will be out for testing would like to be included in the testing could someone please let me know. You can find lots of guesses around, but nobody knows for sure when it will be. Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP
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January 15th, 2011 1:25pm

thanks Ken would someone please let me know when the first beta does come out thank you
January 16th, 2011 10:53am

Win8 is in M2 stage, so it still takes some time.Maybe by the end of this year or beginning 2012."A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code" CLIP- Stellvertreter http://www.winvistaside.de/
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January 16th, 2011 10:59am

On Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:46:39 +0000, fix it wrote: thanks Ken You're welcome. Glad to help. would someone please let me know when the first beta does come out Considering that it's probably a year or more from now, it's going to be hard for anyone to remember to let you know. Why don't you do a web search for it every couple of months or so. Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP
January 16th, 2011 2:28pm

For me it can be in may, juny 2011. So we need to wait ...
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January 23rd, 2011 12:42pm

well regardless of what the new windows 8 is called i would still like somehow to beta test it , i have been working with windows and linux and enjoy testing new software to its reasonable limits , i also fix computers and am one of the few people who doesnt allow my operating system to freeze at all , there's always a work around or temp fix to help with testing , i also kinda unofficially seen the windows 7-8 extreme edition running and had the opportunity to repatch drivers and stuff , so what it comes down to is i would rather do this legal because i dont believe in ripped off software , but i really need to advance with all operating systems thank you for taking the time to read this :)
March 25th, 2011 9:01pm

HOW can I sign up to become a windows 8 beta tester? EEH
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April 3rd, 2011 2:25pm

there is no sign in , just keep on cheking till ou hear it has been released "Beta" and then downloaded
April 4th, 2011 2:28pm

I have been with Connect for a long time. I expect I will see Windows 8 soon as I got early betas of Windows 7 there before it even make release candidate. Keep in mind early releases are by invitation only and are subject to non disclosure My MVP is for the Windows Desktop Experience, i.e. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT Remote Assistance is available for a fee. I am best with C++ and I am learning C# using Visual Studio 2010 Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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April 4th, 2011 4:09pm

Which forum will they post the beta announcement in? Thanks.
April 25th, 2011 11:53am

It is by invite onlyMy MVP is for the Windows Desktop Experience, i.e. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT Remote Assistance is available for a fee. I am best with C++ and I am learning C# using Visual Studio 2010 Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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April 25th, 2011 11:58am

Is there a place for Certified Partners to request an invite? It is really important that we get a jump on testing our software on Windows 8. Thanks.
April 25th, 2011 12:14pm

nopeMy MVP is for the Windows Desktop Experience, i.e. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT Remote Assistance is available for a fee. I am best with C++ and I am learning C# using Visual Studio 2010 Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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April 25th, 2011 12:16pm

Hi all Well, according to this link: http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/mailbag-windows-8-special-edition-136372 Paul advises the following "Microsoft hasn't provided a build of Windows 8 with the new UI to anyone yet. That won't happen until BUILD in September. I won't be writing up any of the alpha stuff this time." However, just like the weather, nothing is guaranteed. Hope is all we have at the moment :) Interesting to say the least :) Microsoft Windows 7 / SP1 Beta Tester Microsoft Office 2010 Beta Tester Beta ID: 1028328
June 12th, 2011 1:37pm

Given the last release I head of was milestone 3, its not even close to being done. This means its an early alpha but I suspect I will see an invite soon. Remember that the NDA has not been lifted yet. My MVP is for the Windows Desktop Experience, i.e. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT Remote Assistance is available for a fee. I am best with C++ and I am learning C# using Visual Studio 2010 Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews
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June 12th, 2011 1:47pm

You will know it, Microsoft will probably notify everyone
July 5th, 2011 1:06pm

there is a name for the newwinds it will bet windows 8 and i have not yet fund or see in a bata of it mabe in nov of 2011 or frast of 2012
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July 5th, 2011 10:54pm

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