Windows 8 - 1st install

We got our hands on the newly released developer release of Windows 8 today, here's a quick run through of the install process and a quick look at the Windows 8 interface

The hardware we used for the build is a dual core AMD laptop with 4GB Ram, and is aprox 3 years old

So without further ado this is a quick walkthrough of the install process

 

1st job was to burn an ISO image onto DVD for the install

We swapped out the existing HD for a fresh new one, as this build of Windows 8 will overwrite the existing windows installation

Then with the boot disk in we booted the laptop from the DVD drive

windows setups starts

Until this point this looks like any other windows 7 or vista install

Again, nothing new here

This is a subtle change and seems to be quicker than in the past at setting up connected hardware

Again, same as previous versions, just a slightly different look

Quite a lot of settings consolodated into this screen

And this is the 'Metro' UI which is now the home screen instead of a standard windows desktop

Press the start button and something very familiar appears...

The web browser has had a massive ovehall and has a very minimilist look with the usual controls at the bottom when you hover at the bottom of the screen

We have just got this build up and running and will be digging about to see what the new features are over the next few weeks, stay tuned for more info.....