Windows 8

[Diesel]

Windows 8 latest build, build 8006

We have earlier reported that the latest build compiled is build 8005, today twitter user MSFTtm has tweeted that the latest build compiled is build 8006. The build string of this build is 6.2.8006.0.winmain.110513-1855 which states that the build was compiled on May 13.It’s quite obvious that a new build is compiled each day except the holidays.

We have been also receiving mails stating that Windows 8 build 8005 has been leaked on torrent sites, but we would like to say that no such build has been leaked and it’s fake. The latest build leaked is build 7959. We would keep you updated whenever any build leaks.


Windows 8 Milestone 2 already compiled

According to Canouna, one of the important source for Windows 8 builds have stated that build 79XX was a part of Milestone 2 and build 78XX was a part of Windows 8 Milestone 1. Here is what he posted on Russian site winreview.ru -

Windows 7 Post-RTM: 6.1.77xx.0.winmain.xxxxxx-xxxx
Windows 8 Milestone 1: ?6.2.78xx.0.winmain_win8m1.xxxxxx-xxxx
Windows 8 Milestone 2: 6.2.79xx.0.winmain_win8m2.xxxxxx-xxxx

We have already posted a couple of builds in 79XX series-

6.2.7901.0.101210-1755
6.2.7902.0.101213-1745
6.2.7903.0.101215-2325
6.2.7904.0.101216-1845

and also information about one build in 78XX series is available- 6.2.7891.X.XXXXXX-XXXX

The last build whose info was available was Build 7904 which was compiled on 16th December 2010. It would be interesting to note when the Microsoft comes out during CES 2011.

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How to Install Windows 8 from USB flash drive

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Windows 8 build 7850 has recently been leaked and most of you would like to install it. You can install it by writing the image file to a DVD but here we are going to explain how to install Windows 8 from a USB Flash Drive. We have tested 2 methods and both of them work fine.

First the System Requirements

• 4GB removable USB flash drive
  
• A Windows 8 ISO file
  
• Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  

Method 1

In this method we would be using the command prompt method to make a bootable USB Flash Drive.

Step 1: Run the DiskPart utility by typing diskpart at the Start menu search box.


Step 2: Run the list disk command to check the status of your drive.


Step 3: Run select disk 1 where the "1" is actually the corresponding number of your USB drive.


Step 4: Run clean.


Step 5: Once the thumb drive is clean,run create partition primary.


Step 6: Make the partition active by entering active


Step 7: Run the command format fs=NTFS quick to format the USB Flash Drive


Step 8: Run the assign command which gives the USB drive a drive letter


Step 9: Extract the Windows 8 ISO file using the WinRAR utility


Step 10: Now copy the contents of the file from extracted ISO file to USB flash drive


Method 2

This is the simpler method and we would be using Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool to install Windows 8.

Step 1: Download Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool from here and install it.

Step 2: Run the tool and in the SOURCE FILE box, type the name and path of your Windows 8 ISO file, or click BROWSE and select the file from the OPEN dialog box. Click NEXT.


Step 3: Select USB DEVICE to create a copy on a USB flash drive.


Step 4: If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the drop-down list and click BEGIN COPYING.


Only 4 steps were required and your bootable USB flash drive would be ready.




Once completed you would see the USB Flash drive with the icon as shown in the image below.


After you have created a Bootable USB flash drive change the BOOT order in BIOS to boot from your USB drive first

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Windows 8 News

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Windows 8 Release Date, Projected Late 2011

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The Windows 8 release date has been shrouded in a cloud of rumors. Most experts expect a late 2011 early 2012 release of the operating system. A recently leaked Windows 8 product cycle chart provides the answers needed to determine the release date of the next Windows OS by Microsoft.

You can take a look at the image here. The chart lists the planning, development and readiness product cycle of Windows 8 and related Microsoft products such as Internet Explorer 8, Windows Live Wave 4, Windows Live Wave 5 and Windows 7. It also lists major events.

Some events and products have already been held / released and it is possible to pinpoint the release date of Windows 8 by making the remaining calculations.

Here is what we know. Forum I and Forum II have been major events, the former held in December 2009, the latter in April 2010. The listing lists four additional event, Forum III to Forum VI. The next two events fall into the development phase of Windows 8, the remaining two into the readiness phase.

Internet Explorer 9 and Windows Live Wave 4 have either been announced with final dates (at least for the beta) or released already.

Forum II was held 4-5 months after Forum I. If we take this approach we can calculate the approximate month of the other four forums. This would mean between 16 to 20 months from April 2010 on which coincides perfectly with the projected late 2011 release date.

The Windows 8 beta should be released around June 2011 and the final release might even hit the stores at the same time that Windows 7 was released, which was October.

The Internet Explorer 9 product cycle confirms the findings. Microsoft has announced a beta release of Internet Explorer 9 for August 2010. This would be the same time that Forum III will be held, which is exactly four months after Forum II.

The chart may be a bit off since Windows Live Wave 4 was released in June. It could be that Microsoft has projected the Forum III conference for June / July instead.

Could also be that the chart is not 100% accurate and it can happen that development cycles need to be shifted, especially if major issues are encountered during development.

Still, we are pretty sure that Microsoft will release the beta of Windows 8 in or around June 2011 and the final release of the operating system in or around October 2011.

Windows 8 logon screen background for Windows 7

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If you would like to have the Windows 8 wallpaper (below) as your Windows 7 logon background, here’s what you need to do..

1. Download the Windows 8 logon screen background from [url="http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/?qh=&section=&q=windows+8+m3#/d3cvd16"]here.[/url]
   
2. [url="http://www.intowindows.com/download-windows-7-logon-screen-changer-now/"]Download[/url] and use the free Windows 7 Logon Screen Changer utility to apply the new logon picture. You can also manually set the new logon picture by following our how to change Windows 7 logon screen without using third-party tools guide.
   

[Epicly]

In my opinion, Microsoft got lucky with Windows 7. Their just sticking to the same thing again, cause they knew it worked.

[Diesel]

In my opinion, Microsoft got lucky with Windows 7. Their just sticking to the same thing again, cause they knew it worked.

They're very similar, 8 and 7

[Quintus]

I'm planning on buying a new, empty laptop. And I'm installing either Windows XP or a Linux distribution. Microsoft cannot even perfect its latest system.

[Diesel]

I'm planning on buying a new, empty laptop. And I'm installing either Windows XP or a Linux distribution. Microsoft cannot even perfect its latest system.

Agreed, 8 is being overrated and the Beta has a ton of bugs, not that it shouldn't but I just don't see it being that great.

[Quintus]

I can see them trying to win people over because of the interface, and not the functionality.

[stephen5565]

Why purchase / upgrade with the latest when you can stay with the current ? Which is the Current is Stable

[Crystal]

Very nice share i must say, very informative.. and well explained!

[Diesel]

Very nice share i must say, very informative.. and well explained!

Thank you

[0xE9]

I really didn't like milestone 2 when I tried it a while ago, I'll wait till 3.