Windows 8 Coming in 2012

Almost all of us are waiting for official words from Microsoft about its next Windows version "Windows 8". Microsoft has not provided any information about Windows 8 but it seems that Microsoft's Dutch site has leaked some interesting information about the release of Windows 8: Verder werkt Microsoft uiteraard aan de volgende versie van Windows. Maar...

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Windows 8 Coming in 2012

Almost all of us are waiting for official words from Microsoft about its next Windows version "Windows 8". Microsoft has not provided any information about Windows 8 but it seems that Microsoft's Dutch site has leaked some interesting information about the release of Windows 8: Verder werkt Microsoft uiteraard aan de volgende versie van Windows. Maar...

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Microsoft’s Next OS “Windows 8″ (Major Release) Coming in 2012

Since Windows 7 has been released to public, Microsoft has started working on the next Windows version which is codenamed as "Windows 8" at the moment. "Stephen Chapman" @ Microsoft Kitchen posted a Windows roadmap which clearly shows that Windows 8 is scheduled to release in 2012. Microsoft has also mentioned in past that it'll try to keep a fixed...

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Windows 8 Build 6.2.7926.0 Leaked

We all know that Microsoft is silently working on next Windows version "Windows 8" aka Windows vNext. But some news are coming that a new build 6.2.7926.0.winmain_win8m2.110211-1159 has been leaked which indicates that it was compiled on February 11th, 2011. The leaked build is available for download on various torrent websites. As usual we don't...

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Windows 8 Milestone 2 Build Screenshot Leaked, Features New “Up” Button in Explorer and Improvement in Windows Update

Here is an interesting news for people who are eagerly waiting for leaked information and screenshots of the upcoming Windows version 8. Winrumors website reports that Zukona has leaked a new screenshot of Windows 8 Milestone 2. The build number is 6.2.7930.0.winmain_win8m2.110217-1825. The leaked screenshot features 2 interesting changes in UI: A...

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Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build 7910 Screenshots Leaked, Windows Live ID Integration, Factory Restore, Windows App Store and Much More

Recently Windows 8 Milestone 2 screenshot leaked which showed improvements in Windows Update and Windows Explorer: Windows 8 Milestone 2 Build Screenshot Leaked, Features New “Up” Button in Explorer and Improvement in Windows Update Now a Chinese website Win7China has leaked a few screenshots and some interesting information about Windows 8 Milestone...

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Download Original Microsoft Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build 7910 Wallpaper

Recently we posted about leaked Windows 8 Milestone 3 build which comes with a  new "Lets not leak our hard work" wallpaper. Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build 7910 Screenshots Leaked Now a DA user "AngelWZR" has uploaded the original wallpaper so that you can enjoy it on your Desktop. Following is a preview of it: You can download it using following...

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Leaked Windows 8 Build Features “Aero Lite” Metro UI and Language Explorer

Another recently leaked Windows 8 build features 2 new things: Metro inspired "Aero Lite" theme Language Explorer "Aero Lite" theme is a replacement for Windows 7 Basic theme. It looks similar to Windows 7 Metro UI. "Language Explorer" allows Windows 8 users to choose desired system language. It seems Windows 8 users will not need to download...

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Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build Screenshot Leaked, Features “Aero Lite” Theme

Recently we posted about "Aero Lite" theme which has been discovered in a leaked Windows 8 Milestone build: Leaked Windows 8 Build Features “Aero Lite” Metro UI and Language Explorer People who were eagerly waiting to get a preview of this theme, should become happy as Winreview site has posted a picture of Windows 8 Milestone 3 build. Lets tell...

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[Rumor] Windows 8 Will Come with Internet Explorer 10

Rumors are coming that Microsoft's next OS Windows 8 will come with Internet Explorer 10. As we know Microsoft has released final version of Internet Explorer 9 recently, so it sounds a bit logical to have IE10 pre-installed in Windows 8. As we know each version of Windows comes with a new version of IE. Windows Vista came with IE7, Windows 7...

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[Rumor] Windows 8 Will Come with Internet Explorer 10

Rumors are coming that Microsoft's next OS Windows 8 will come with Internet Explorer 10. As we know Microsoft has released final version of Internet Explorer 9 recently, so it sounds a bit logical to have IE10 pre-installed in Windows 8. As we know each version of Windows comes with a new version of IE. Windows Vista came with IE7, Windows 7...

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Windows 8 “System Reset” Image Leaked, Restore to Original Factory Settings

We have told you in past that Windows 8 will come with a new handy feature "System Reset" which will allow you to restore your Windows to factory settings. That means once you choose this option, it'll remove all installed software and will restore Windows to default settings. Now Win7china website has leaked an image showing this feature present...

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Windows 8 Available on Microsoft Connect, Download Invitation Only

Reports are coming that Windows 8 is available for download on Microsoft Connect. Currently its only available for OEM companies. The build available is 7971.0.110324-1900. OEM companies have received an invitation code to download Windows 8 via Connect. Microsoft has labeled the download program as "Windows 8 and Server vNext Pre-Release". Also check...

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Windows 8 Available on Microsoft Connect, Download Invitation Only

Reports are coming that Windows 8 is available for download on Microsoft Connect. Currently its only available for OEM companies. The build available is 7971.0.110324-1900. OEM companies have received an invitation code to download Windows 8 via Connect. Microsoft has labeled the download program as "Windows 8 and Server vNext Pre-Release". Also check...

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Windows 8 Installation Screenshots Leaked

It seems that Microsoft is going to use Metro UI everywhere in Windows 8. First the secret Aero Lite theme was revealed. Now Winreview website has shared some screenshots showing Windows 8 installation which looks neat and hints of Metro UI being used. Lets tell you the setup was started from a Windows 7 machine and the installation looks different...

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New Feature “History Vault” Revealed in Windows 8

A recently leaked screenshot confirms a new feature "History Vault" found in Windows 8 build. A Chinese site CNBeta has shared a few screenshots. History vault is a similar to Time Machine which is a feature present in Apple's Mac OS. History Vault allows you to backup your important files to another drive. Its also said that Windows 8 will support...

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Download New Wallpaper Found in Latest Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build

The latest Windows 8 Milestone 3 build comes with a new wallpaper which is very minimal and looks awesome on screen. "Stephen Chapman" @ZDNet has shared the new wallpaper which looks as following: Download Link Lets tell you Windows 8 will come with lots of new features and enhancements like: Windows 8 Features New Metro Style “Start Screen” with...

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New Windows 8 Login Screen (Welcome Screen) Revealed

We have posted lots of leaked screenshots of Windows 8 and now its turn of Windows 8 login screen. Windows 8 comes with a new login screen which has a full screen background image similar to Windows Vista and 7 but it shows a few details which are not displayed in Vista and 7. Windows 8 login screen shows system date and time and also the day of...

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Download Cute Login Screen Background Image Found in Windows 8 Milestone Build

Recently we posted about the new login screen found in Windows 8 Milestone build: New Windows 8 Login Screen (Welcome Screen) Revealed, Screenshot Inside If you are wondering about the background image and think that you have seen it somewhere else. Don''t think too much about it. That''s true, its an old background image which can be found in Windows...

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Secret Ribbon UI Revealed in Windows 8 Explorer

We have seen Ribbon UI in Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010. Microsoft also used the same ribbon UI in Windows 7 Wordpad and Paint. Now it seems Microsoft is going to use the same Ribbon UI in Windows 8 shell i.e. Windows Explorer. Our friends "Rafael and Paul" have shared a few screenshots of Windows 8 Explorer which reveal the secret Ribbon UI. You...

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Windows 8 to Feature Aero Automatic Colorization

Another new feature has been revealed in Windows 8 build. Our friend "Rafael" has discovered "Aero Auto-Colorization" feature in Windows 8. "Aero Auto-Colorization" is the ability to automatically configure the color of Aero elements, like the Start Menu, Windows Explorer windows, and the taskbar based on the desktop wallpaper. To make this change,...

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Windows 8 to Feature SmartScreen File Checking

Internet Explorer users are already aware of "SmartScreen"  filter which contains a list of known malicious links and compares the user visited links with the list. If a match is found, it warns the user. Now Microsoft is going to include this "SmartScreen" mechanism in Windows 8. According to our friend "Long Zheng", In Windows 8, SmartScreen...

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Windows 8 Leaked Screenshots Feature “Genuine Center” and “Applications” Folder

Now-a-days lots of screenshots of Windows 8 builds are getting leaked and revealing new secret features. A few new screenshots have been leaked by WinFuture website which reveal new "Genuine Center" and "Applications" folder. "Genuine Center" is a new Windows component which is used to activate Windows. It shows activation status along with Windows...

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Windows 8 Milestone 1 Build 7850 Leaked, Available for Download

After so many leaks of Windows 8 screenshots, finally a build of Windows 8 has been leaked and available for download. The leaked build is Windows 8 Milestone 1 and the build number is 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508. The leaked build is available for download via torrent and the file name is 6.1.7850.0.winmain_win8m1.100922-1508_x86fre_client-enterprise_en-us.iso...

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Download Top 10 Unofficial Windows 8 Wallpapers

As we all know Windows 8 is under development and we are continuously posting updates about it in our dedicated Windows 8 section. If you want to give your Desktop a bit Windows 8 feeling, you can try following awesome wallpapers which have been created by our DA friends: Windows 8 Dream BlissDesigner: Vinis13Download Link Windows 8 X Wallpaper R2Designer:...

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Windows 8 “Portable Workspace” Revealed, Run Windows from USB Device

A very interesting feature has been revealed in Windows 8. Windows 8 will come with a new feature "Portable Workspace" which allows you to run Windows from a USB storage device. To use this feature, you'll need Windows 8 Enterprise Edition setup files and a USB storage device with at least 16GB of space. Looks a good feature. What do you think? Thanks...

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Windows 8 Modern and Advanced Task Manager Revealed

A new revamped Task Manager has been revealed in Windows 8 leaked build. 2 new screenshots have been shared by Winrumors website which show "Advanced Task Manager" and "Modern Task Manager" in action: The leaked screenshots clearly show that Microsoft is working really hard in improving existing Windows 7 features. The new Task Manager shows detailed...

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Registry Hacks Available to Unlock Hidden Secret Features in Windows 8 Leaked Build

Recently we told you that Windows 8 Milestone 1 build 7850 has been leaked and available on various torrents to download. Since its an old build, several new leaked features are not available in this build like ribbon UI in Explorer, new Modern Task Manager and PDF Reader, etc. Now Neowin website has shared registry hacks to unlock these hidden features in Windows 8 Milestone 1 build. Following are a few registry hacks to unlock hidden features in Windows 8 M1 build 7850: Unlock Ribbon UI in Windows Explorer:1. Type regedit in RUN or start menu...

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Registry Hacks Available to Unlock Hidden Secret Features in Windows 8 Leaked Build

Recently we told you that Windows 8 Milestone 1 build 7850 has been leaked and available on various torrents to download. Since its an old build, several new leaked features are not available in this build like ribbon UI in Explorer, new Modern Task Manager and PDF Reader, etc. Now Neowin website has shared registry hacks to unlock these hidden features in Windows 8 Milestone 1 build. Following are a few registry hacks to unlock hidden features in Windows 8 M1 build 7850: Unlock Ribbon UI in Windows Explorer:1. Type regedit in RUN or start menu...

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Ballmer Says “Windows 8″ (vNext) Will be Released in 2012

So now its confirmed that Windows 8 will be released in 2012. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed it at Microsoft Developer Forum held in Tokyo: We're obviously hard at work on the next version of Windows. Windows 7 PCs will sell over 350 million units this year. We've done a lot in Windows 7 to improve customer satisfaction. We have a brand...

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Microsoft Shows Windows 8 Preview

Finally Microsoft has published an official video of Windows 8 at D9 conference showing the new user interface and lots of new features introduced in Windows 8. According to Microsoft, Windows 8 is a reimagining of Windows, from the chip to the interface. A Windows 8-based PC is really a new kind of device, one that scales from touch-only small screens through to large screens, with or without a keyboard and mouse. Here are a few aspects of the new interface: Fast launching of apps from a tile-based Start screen, which replaces the Windows...

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Windows 8 Features New Metro Style “Start Screen” with Live Tiles

As we posted earlier, Microsoft showed first official preview of its upcoming Windows version "Windows 8" aka "Windows vNext" at D9 conference: Microsoft Shows Windows 8 Preview After watching the preview video so many times, we were pretty much impressed with the new Start Screen introduced in Windows 8. New "Start Screen"  looks very similar...

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Windows 8 Miles uild 7989 Leaked, Available for Download

Just a heads up! A new Windows 8 build has been leaked and available for download on various torrent websites. Its a Milestone 3 build and the build string is 6.2.7989.0.amd64fre.winmain.110421-1825 which indicates that the build was compiled on April 21st, 2011. The leaked build is a 64-bit version of Windows 8 and the size of the leaked ISO file...

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Download Original Microsoft Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build 7989 Wallpaper

Recently we posted about new leaked build 7989 of Windows 8: Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build 7989 Leaked, Available for Download The leaked build comes with lots of new UI enhancements like modified Aero Lite theme, Explorer ribbon, new boot screen, etc. It also comes with a new wallpaper which is also a modified version of the previous "Lets not leak...

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Windows 8 RTM in April 2012?

Reports are coming that Windows 8 may RTM in April 2012. Recently Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that next generation of Windows systems will come out next year. If you can remember, Microsoft's Dutch site also revealed by mistake in Oct, 2010 that it'll take about 2 years before Windows 8 is available on market. And now Mary-Jo Foley @ZDNet is reporting...

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Windows 8 RTM in April 2012?

Reports are coming that Windows 8 may RTM in April 2012. Recently Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that next generation of Windows systems will come out next year. If you can remember, Microsoft's Dutch site also revealed by mistake in Oct, 2010 that it'll take about 2 years before Windows 8 is available on market. And now Mary-Jo Foley @ZDNet is reporting...

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Windows 8 RTM in April 2012?

Reports are coming that Windows 8 may RTM in April 2012. Recently Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that next generation of Windows systems will come out next year. If you can remember, Microsoft's Dutch site also revealed by mistake in Oct, 2010 that it'll take about 2 years before Windows 8 is available on market. And now Mary-Jo Foley @ZDNet is reporting...

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[Windows 8] What We Know and What We Need to Know?

We all know that Microsoft's upcoming OS "Windows 8" is currently under testing and Milestone 3 build has been leaked. Windows 8 Milestone 3 Build 7989 Leaked, Available for Download We are regularly posting about new features found in Windows 8 in our "Windows 8" section but there are people who have some confusions in mind, so today in this topic...

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