Windows 8 isn’t just Microsoft’s newest operating system. It’s the most ambitious move the company has made in years. If you remember the 2008 ads that touted “Hi, I’m a Mac. And I’m a ...

First, the current build of Windows 8 is intended as a Developer Preview. This is pre-beta software, meaning there will be bugs and even major missing features. We don’t recommend installing ...

As you know, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview was released today, and we've just finished installing it. We'll have much more coverage of the whole Windows 8 experience as the day progresses but ...

Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 may sound like a new operating system, but it’s really more like a Service Pack. The update includes new features, modifies old ones, and fixes flaws, but it doesn’t ...

To download and install Windows 8.1 for free, follow the guide below. If you don't want to wait for October 17 or 18, there are two options for downloading Windows 8.1: You can obtain a copy (and ...

You can install the new Windows 8 beta in a virtual environment using the free Oracle VirtualBox or VMWare Player. Here's how. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology ...

If your system is up to snuff, it's time to perform your upgrade install! First, make sure you've got a product key for an edition of Windows 8 that can upgrade your edition of Windows 7.

Those of you who want to try out the new Windows 8 Release Preview can install it from an ISO file or run a full setup that guides you through the upgrade process. If you want to skip to the chase ...

Not to worry, we have a detailed yet simple guide to help you install and test-drive Windows 8 on your existing PC using a free to use virtualization software called VirtualBox. Though there are ...

Many netbooks and low-profile laptops are ditching the optical drive in favor of portability, which means that installing Windows 8 via a burned DVD is inconvenient at best. Luckily you can easily ...

We’ll show you how to download and install the Windows 8 developer’s preview onto a separate partition (or separate hard drive, if you have a spare). If you don’t feel like mucking your hard ...