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|image = Win8RpStart.png
|image = Win8RpStart.png
|imagecaption = Windows 8 Build 6.2.8400 - Start Screen
|imagecaption = Windows 8 Build 6.2.8400 - Start Screen
|codename = "Windows 8"
|codename =
|kernel = NT 6.2
|kernel = NT 6.2
|arch = x86, x64, ARM (Unreleased for retail market, only available preinstalled)
|arch = x86, x64, ARM
|build = RTM <br>9200.16384.WIN8_RTM.120725-1247  
|build = RTM <br>9200.16384.WIN8_RTM.120725-1247
|release = October 26, 2012
|release = October 26, 2012
|licence = Microsoft EULA
|licence = Microsoft EULA
|support = ?
|support = 1 January 2018
|previous = [[Windows:7|Windows 7]]
|previous = [[Windows:7|7]]
|next = [[Windows:Blue|Windows Codename "Blue"]]
|next = [[Windows:Blue|8.1]]
}}
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'''Windows 8''' is the latest release of [[Microsoft Windows]], a family of operating systems developed by [[Microsoft]].
It is the successor to [[Windows:7|Windows 7]], and is kernel version 6.2.


== History/Features ==
== History/Features ==
 
Development of Windows 8 started before the general availability of Windows 7.
 
Windows 8 is the upcoming successor of Windows 7. Pictures and information of builds with build numbers in the 765x-77xx range have been leaked, but it is not clear whether they belong to Windows 7's post-RTM or to Windows 8's early development.


A Microsoft employee stated in his blog that Windows 8 will have the NT version number 7.0 and that the OS won't be shipped in a x86 version, but only as x64. However, the April 2011 leaks and PR from Microsoft indicated that the 32-bit Windows would continue and that the Windows 8 kernel version would be 6.2.
A Microsoft employee stated in his blog that Windows 8 will have the NT version number 7.0 and that the OS won't be shipped in a x86 version, but only as x64. However, the April 2011 leaks and PR from Microsoft indicated that the 32-bit Windows would continue and that the Windows 8 kernel version would be 6.2.
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Four builds of Windows 8 in its early Milestone stages have been leaked: 6.1.7850 (M1), 6.2.7927 (M2), 6.2.7955 (M2), 6.2.7959 (Post-M2/Pre-M3), and 6.2.7989 (M3). Rumors show that because of the leaks of 7850, 7955, and 7959, two Microsoft employees were terminated due to leaking confidential software.
Four builds of Windows 8 in its early Milestone stages have been leaked: 6.1.7850 (M1), 6.2.7927 (M2), 6.2.7955 (M2), 6.2.7959 (Post-M2/Pre-M3), and 6.2.7989 (M3). Rumors show that because of the leaks of 7850, 7955, and 7959, two Microsoft employees were terminated due to leaking confidential software.


Features that Windows 8 has (as of Build 6.2.8250) are:
Some of the new features in Windows 8 include:
 
*Immersive User Interface (referred to as ''Modern UI'', codenamed ''Metro'')
*Immersive User Interface
*Start screen which incorporates the Modern design language and replaces the Start menu of previous Windows versions.
*PDF Reader (Store?)(Start Screen)
*Internet Explorer 10 (with a new Modern version also included)
*Webcam App (Store?)(Start Screen)
*Modern PDF Reader
*Internet Explorer 10(Desktop)
*Modern versions of Mail, Calendar, and Contact applications
*Immersive Web Browser(Start Screen)
*Ribbon UI in File Explorer (previously known as Windows Explorer)
*Ribbon User Interface in File Explorer
*New [[Desktop Window Manager]] features, such as support for software rendering, and performance improvements
*New and Improved DWM, including Software rendering (no longer based on hardware requirements)
*File History, which automatically creates backups of files located across the system
*History Vault
*Reset and Refresh (the former re-installs Windows, while the latter retains settings and removes desktop applications)
*System Reset (Re-install)
*Windows Store
*System Refresh (Removes installed Desktop Applications)
*Metro Start Screen
*Windows Store (Start Screen)
*Windows to Go
*Windows to Go
*Aero Lite (New 'Windows Basic' theme)
*Revised Task Manager
*New Task Manager
*New file operation windows
*New file operation dialogs
*'Up' Button in File Explorer
*New 'Lock Screen'
*New Web Installer


== Builds ==
== Builds ==

Revision as of 00:26, 28 April 2013

Windows 8
Win8RpStart.png
Windows 8 Build 6.2.8400 - Start Screen
Kernel version NT 6.2
CPU architecture x86, x64, ARM
Release date October 26, 2012
Support end 1 January 2018
Preceded by 7
Succeeded by 8.1


Windows 8 is the latest release of Microsoft Windows, a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft.

It is the successor to Windows 7, and is kernel version 6.2.

History/Features

Development of Windows 8 started before the general availability of Windows 7.

A Microsoft employee stated in his blog that Windows 8 will have the NT version number 7.0 and that the OS won't be shipped in a x86 version, but only as x64. However, the April 2011 leaks and PR from Microsoft indicated that the 32-bit Windows would continue and that the Windows 8 kernel version would be 6.2.

As stated by a Microsoft employee, Windows 8 will be "totally different" when it is expected to be released, sometime around 2011 or 2012. Steve Ballmer calls Windows 8 his "riskiest product bet" due to the high success of Windows 7.

At the CES 2011 in January 2011, a computer with an ARM processor was pictured running the "Windows 8" build 6.2.7867 showing that the kernel version had only changed to 6.2, most likely to keep compatibility with old software. It was determined to be an M2 build.

Four builds of Windows 8 in its early Milestone stages have been leaked: 6.1.7850 (M1), 6.2.7927 (M2), 6.2.7955 (M2), 6.2.7959 (Post-M2/Pre-M3), and 6.2.7989 (M3). Rumors show that because of the leaks of 7850, 7955, and 7959, two Microsoft employees were terminated due to leaking confidential software.

Some of the new features in Windows 8 include:

  • Immersive User Interface (referred to as Modern UI, codenamed Metro)
  • Start screen which incorporates the Modern design language and replaces the Start menu of previous Windows versions.
  • Internet Explorer 10 (with a new Modern version also included)
  • Modern PDF Reader
  • Modern versions of Mail, Calendar, and Contact applications
  • Ribbon UI in File Explorer (previously known as Windows Explorer)
  • New Desktop Window Manager features, such as support for software rendering, and performance improvements
  • File History, which automatically creates backups of files located across the system
  • Reset and Refresh (the former re-installs Windows, while the latter retains settings and removes desktop applications)
  • Windows Store
  • Windows to Go
  • Revised Task Manager
  • New file operation windows

Builds

  • No information available
  • Existence doubtful
  • Information or pictures available
  • Leaked or released


Milestone 1 - 6.1.78xx


Milestone 2 - 6.2.79xx

M2 Escrow / Pre-M3 branch

Milestone 3 - 6.2.795x

Offical Pre-Beta - 6.2.8102

  • 6.2.8102.101.winmain_win8m3.110830-1739 - Public Developer Preview
    • 6.2.8102.101.winmain_win8m3.110831-1700 - KB2608612
    • 6.2.8102.105.winmain_win8m3.110907-1505 - KB2616619
    • 6.2.8102.106.winmain_win8m3.110908-1424 - KB2616150
    • 6.2.8102.108.winmain_win8m3.110911-1502 - KB2617028
    • 6.2.8102.109.winmain_win8m3.110912-1733 - KB2617868
    • 6.2.8102.110.winmain_win8m3.110913-1848 - KB2618032
    • 6.2.8102.112.winmain_win8m3.110915-1505 - KB2619246

Pre-Consumer Preview (Pre-Beta) - 6.2.81xx

Consumer Escrow (Beta Escrow)

*6.2.8220.x.winmain_win8beta.1201xx-xxxx

Offical Consumer Preview (Beta) - 6.2.8250

Release Preview

Post-RC Builds

  • 6.2.8411.0.winmain.120502-1801
  • 6.2.8418.0.120518-1230
  • 6.2.8419.0.120521-1835
  • 6.2.8420.0.120522-1844
  • 6.2.8435.0.fbl_uex.120521-1955
  • 6.2.8424.0.winmain.120522-0913
  • 6.2.8421.0.120523-1740
  • 6.2.8422.0.120524-1848
  • 6.2.8422.fbl_core1_soc_partner.120525-1923
  • 6.2.8423.0.120525-1830
  • 6.2.8424.0.120529-1855
  • 6.2.8424.fbl_woa_drop.120530-2000
  • 6.2.8427.0.winmain.120601-1808
  • 6.2.8431.0.fbl_uex.120609-2000
  • 6.2.8431.0.winmain.120606-2000
  • 6.2.8431.0.fbl_uex.120609-2000
  • 6.2.8432.0.fbl_woa.120611-2000
  • 6.2.8436.0.winmain.120615-1816
  • 6.2.8437.0.winmain.120618-1325
  • 6.2.8438.0.winmain.120619-1856
  • 6.2.8439.0.winmain.120620-1916
  • 6.2.8440.0.winmain.120621-1932

Pre-RTM

  • 6.2.8436.0.winmain_win8rtm.120618-2000
  • 6.2.8500.0.winmain_win8rtm.120619-2000
  • 6.2.8500.0.winmain_win8rtm.120620-2000
  • 6.2.8500.0.winmain_win8rtm.120621-2000
  • 6.2.8500.0.winmain_win8rtm.120622-2230
  • 6.2.8501.0.winmain_win8rtm.120625-1904
  • 6.2.8502.0.winmain_win8rtm.120626-1905
  • 6.2.8503.0.winmain_win8rtm.120627-1905
  • 6.2.8504.0.winmain_win8rtm.120628-1900
  • 6.2.8505.0.winmain_win8rtm.120629-1900
  • 6.2.8506.0.winmain_win8rtm.120630-1900
  • 6.2.8507.0.winmain_win8rtm.120702-1900
  • 6.2.8508.0.winmain_win8rtm.120702-1900
  • 6.2.8500.0.winmain_win8rtm.120623-1707
  • 6.2.8508.0.winmain_win8rtm.120703-1900
  • 6.2.8509.0.winmain_win8rtm.120705-1900
  • 6.2.8510.0.winmain_win8rtm.120706-1900
  • 6.2.8511.0.winmain_win8rtm.120708-1220
  • 6.2.8513.0.winmain_win8rtm.120710-1900
  • 6.2.8514.0.winmain_win8rtm.120711-1900
  • 6.2.8515.0.winmain_win8rtm.120712-1900
  • 6.2.8516.0.winmain_win8rtm.120713-1900
  • 6.2.8517.0.winmain_win8rtm.120714-1805
  • 6.2.8518.0.winmain_win8rtm.120715-1813
  • 6.2.8519.0.winmain_rtm.120718-1900
  • 6.2.8519.0.winmain_rtm.120718-1915
  • 6.2.8520.0.winmain_rtm.120719-1815
  • 6.2.8521.0.winmain_rtm.120720-1844
  • 6.2.8522.0.winmain_rtm.120721-1642
  • 6.2.8523.0.winmain_rtm.120723-1815
  • 6.2.8888.16384.winmain_rtm.120724-1555

Final RTM

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