[IGN] Windows 8.1 Preview Now Available

lacrossewacker · Jun 26, 2013

NOTE: THIS IS A BETA, EXPECT POSSIBLE ISSUES
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"The best part is my Start screen customizations, apps, and files get synced across all my Windows 8.1 PCs and tablets, which is awesome," writes LeBlanc. "If I change my Start screen, install new apps, pin new apps to my Start screen on one PC - that all gets synced to my other PCs."

The Windows Store has also received a redesign, and beyond obligatory updates to some Windows 8 apps, Microsoft is planning to announce new applications sometime today. You can download the Windows 8.1 preview right now from the Windows Store, but as always, be sure to back up all your data before installing. As an additional note, the preview is not available for Windows RT users at this time.

Source -> http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/26/windows-81-preview-now-available

DL Link -> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/download-preview

Download and install the 16mb prep installer. After that, it'll restart and configure your machine. Then go to the Windows Store App, right on the front. 1.95gb download!

EDIT: If you download it through MS's store, use this key NTTX3-RV7VB-T7X7F-WQYYY-9Y92F

karan.t · Jun 26, 2013

If you get an error "The update is not applicable to your computer" try this

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==== FOUND A FIX ====

1. Place and rename the MSU file in an easily accessible place, e.g. C:\8preview\preview.msu
2. open command prompt in administrator mode.
3. Type: Expand -F:* c:\8preview\preview.msu C:\8preview\
4. Type: DISM.exe /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:c:\8preview\Windows8-RT-KB2849636-x64.cab

Replace the "x64.cab" on the end of step 4 with -x86.cab" for 32-bit versions and "-arm.cab" for RT versions.

Your text will be corrupted in the Windows 8 store for the 8.1 download page on restart, but the Windows 8.1 preview should download once the servers become less overloaded.

DONE!

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1_pr-windows_install/error-the-update-is-not-applicable-to-your/342136ba-1f64-42c4-a344-d7e7e33ea868?page=7&tm=1372271004177

kpriess · Jun 26, 2013

Really pretty, not exactly a compliment..

I disable GUI bootup sequences and other stuff on 7, I can't even imagine all this colors flying around my screen..

GrizzleBoy · Jun 26, 2013

I don't know.

It wont install on my PC or Samsung Ativ700T (both x64 pro editions, says the update is not applicable for my system), but it is currently installing fine on my Lenovo Yoga 11.

Seid Dark · Jun 26, 2013

According to Microsoft, you need to reinstall all your desktop apps after final 8.1 hits. I guess I'm gonna skip the Preview and wait for the final release.

I like this update, making already good OS even better.

CalinTM · Jun 26, 2013

So the windows 8.1 will be free, or i need to pay for it ? I already have windows 8...

lacrossewacker · Jun 26, 2013

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Originally Posted by CalinTM

So the windows 8.1 will be free, or i need to pay for it ? I already have windows 8...

free upgrade.

Actually looks pretty good, granted, they should've had these features since day one.

CalinTM · Jun 26, 2013

Ok so for me to understand, this is only a preview, and when it comes in final build it will be free, no ?

Paladin Goo · Jun 26, 2013

Can anyone confirm having to reinstall all apps when going from public preview to final? I heard this about the MILESTONE preview (which didn't require app reinstalls upon installation)...but not public. Nothing official anyway.

mimart7 · Jun 26, 2013

The iso will be available tomorrow. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/iso-preview Still only a preview, though.

GrizzleBoy · Jun 26, 2013

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Originally Posted by CalinTM

Ok so for me to understand, this is only a preview, and when it comes in final build it will be free, no ?

Yep.

Would be pretty "interesting" if people were led to update to a ticking time bomb that after a few months demanded money from them (without at least telling them that was what they were going to do first)

CalinTM · Jun 26, 2013

Also what do you mean by back up all the data ? The installed programs into C partition, or the Metro apps ? I don't have apps just the default ones.

Spritanium · Jun 26, 2013

I get an error about 25% through the download.

GrizzleBoy · Jun 26, 2013

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Originally Posted by Spritanium

I get an error about 25% through the download.

Downloading 8.1 from the store or downloading the initial update?

XT-107 · Jun 26, 2013

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Originally Posted by karan.t

Is windows 8.1 only for RT?

I downloaded it and it said its not applicable for my PC. Im using full windows 8 but the the file name on the download says RT :S

same here

Martynas · Jun 26, 2013

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Originally Posted by XT-107

same here

Same here

CalinTM · Jun 26, 2013

Doesn't work for me, oh well, update is not applicable....

Shmerrick · Jun 26, 2013

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Originally Posted by kpriess

Really pretty, not exactly a compliment..

I disable GUI bootup sequences and other stuff on 7, I can't even imagine all this colors flying around my screen..

I'm the same way. Fluffy GUI is not need IMO. I want the max processing powers for my programs.

arestaja · Jun 26, 2013

Not working either. Not a good start MS

maarten12100 · Jun 26, 2013

I'm running a different build well just for testing it is good but I still don't use that metro stuff.
Just the desktop.

GrizzleBoy · Jun 26, 2013

I'm getting error 503 when I try to download the kb file so hopefully they're doing some stuff.

edit: nope

falcon26 · Jun 26, 2013

Can you remove the build number on the desktop with the 8.1 preview?

lacrossewacker · Jun 26, 2013

I honestly haven't been able to even try it myself yet. Been busy at work. DL'ing it now.

djriful · Jun 26, 2013

Not sure.... if I want it.... I'm using Start8IsBack. I wonder would it conflict it.

Microsis · Jun 26, 2013

Running it now on a desktop.

Looks good.

SOCOM_HERO · Jun 26, 2013

Meh, I wish they made a start button that actually was somehow on screen in the desktop so you didn't have to go back to metro....I guess start8/startisback/classic shell are all still very relevant.

[IGN] Windows 8.1 Preview Now Available

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