Windows 8 Consumer Preview Setup will check to see if your PC can run Windows 8 Consumer Preview
and select the right download. Setup also features a compatibility
report and upgrade assistance. Built-in tools for creating an ISO or
bootable flash drive are available for some previous versions of Windows (excluding Windows XP and earlier). You can find system requirements and additional information in the FAQ and in the links on this page.
Note before you download: Windows 8 Consumer Preview is prerelease software that may be substantially modified before it’s commercially released. Microsoft
makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the
information provided here. Some product features and functionality may
require additional hardware or software.
To learn more about how we use your information, please read the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Setup privacy statement. If you would prefer not to use Windows 8 Consumer Preview Setup, you can download Windows 8 Consumer Preview in ISO format instead.