Here's how to download and install the Windows 8 Developer Preview into a virtual machine on your PC.

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET 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.

Have a Windows PC you're looking to upgrade? Here's how to download Windows 8 and what you should know before you commit to doing so.

Windows 8.1 is now here. Here's how to download the installer for Microsoft's new hybrid desktop-tablet OS.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 has finally arrived. Check out our guide on how to download and install Windows 8.1 for free to access the OS' latest features.

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Microsoft's Windows 8 beta is now available as a free download, which means that it's time to figure out how to install it. Officially called the Consumer Preview, the Windows 8 beta is actually ...

If you still need Windows 8.1, follow one of the methods listed here to download it today for free.

Get ready, beta testers. Microsoft Thursday debuted Windows 8 Release Preview, which is one of the last steps before a final release of Windows 8 this fall. Versions of the operating system are ...

Windows 8.1 is now here. Here's how to download the installer for Microsoft's new hybrid desktop-tablet OS.

Go to Microsoft’s site and click “Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview.” A small EXE file will be saved to your downloads folder. Open the downloaded file, and the setup tool will begin.