Windows 8 Release Preview Leaked Ahead of Release

While everybody is waiting for Windows 8 Release Preview to be set loose for those who have been waiting for the operating system for a long time, it seems like the excitement has already died out as an ISO of the 8400 build started circulating in some Chinese forums and torrent sites as downloadable file. The most exciting part is that majority of the users who have downloaded the ISO file were able to complete the installation without any problems whatsoever leaving us to speculate if it is really safe to use and install in on our computers.

Some screenshots posted by users who have successfully installed Windows 8 on their computers indicated that the operating system comes with the updated Metro Style Sports, News and Travel apps as rumored a few weeks ago. Microsoft was gearing up for use of portable apps in its newest OS so we are already expecting about this, although the leak is terribly anti-climactic. Windows 8 Release Preview is expected to hit the tech market in the first week of June and millions of people are actually waiting for it but it seems that their interest in the OS was affected by the most recent leakages.
Microsoft also announced a few months ago that Windows 8 will sport new sets of cursors, boot screen, wallpapers and Aero. These elements are actually among the things that make the new OS more interesting. Of course, Windows 8 will have tons of features which couldn’t be found in Windows 7 and many would say that it is going to be Microsoft’s most stable OS to date as it is based on the stable Windows 7. The fact that it is new and that Microsoft has dedicated more resources to develop it is good enough for us to believe we are getting the best the company can offer.
Microsoft’s Windows 8 is its key to acquire more customers this year. The company focused on performance and interactivity for its new OS thus, there is more to expect than what we think. As of now, only the Chinese version of the OS is circulating online. While the leakage could have reduced the interest of the people, there are still million of people who want to know the capabilities of the OS, for sure people will still be tempted to download the OS and experience it first-hand. It’s just a matter of time now before we can download the English Release Preview.