Windows 8 Forums

Microsoft Windows 8 is currently in development. Use this forum to discuss this groundbreaking operating system, alpha, beta, and pre-release builds.

Discuss the latest Microsoft Windows 8 news, including features, possible release schedules and other developments.

Thinking about purchasing Windows 8? Post here to learn more about your options, or answer and questions you may have regarding licensing (retail, OEM, VLK, software assurance, and upgrades).

Share solutions and problems with other Windows 8 users in these forums.

This forum covers everything related to installing and upgrading Windows 8.

Windows 8 uses the latest WDDM (Windows Display Device Model) to bring you some intense visuals, even when you're on navigating the system. Discuss Windows graphics like DirectX here.

Windows 8 comes equipped with the latest version of WDDM and improved gaming performance – dive in to gaming related discussions here!

Discuss and get help with Windows 8 programs, apps, and software

What’s next for Windows 8? This forum revolves around the discussion of Windows 8 updates and anything related to development.

Can't find the driver you are looking for to get your device running in Windows 8? Use this forum for that type of information and dialogue.

Windows 8 comes advanced networking and connectivity options that have been streamlined since Windows 7. With an even further simplified networking GUI and enhanced networking stack, discuss network adapters and issues related to WAN, LAN, IP configuration, and DNS here.

There’s hundreds of new features improvements in Windows 8, discuss your favorite here.

The audio stack in Windows 8 has been improved. Use this forum to discuss sound systems, sound cards, hardware difficulties, features, and upgrades.

What’s now arguably the start menu in Windows 8 is a Windows Phone inspired interface. Use this area for discussions of the new interface, as well as the normal desktop and the customization of Windows.

If you’re experiencing the infamous (now black) BSOD, or any other errors while using Windows 8, post here for support!

Sharing media over the network, browsing the latest TV episodes in Media Center? This is an area for you.

Windows 8 comes pre-loaded with Windows Defender Offline (WDO) and MSE. Post about your experiences, problems and other security concerns here.

Learn Windows 8! This forum is for the discussion of tutorials and other helpful tips on using Windows 8.

Come here to discuss Microsoft products like Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and the Microsoft community of customers in general.

Use the Windows 8 Hardware forum to discuss and find support for all sorts of hardware: from processors to memory to peripherals.

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