Is the leaked RTM version REALLY RTM - I have my doubts

Hi there
This Leaked version IMO won't be the FINAL version -- I can't imagine the FINAL version having Windows Enterprise N Build 9200 embossed on the desktop screen when the final is released -- so this is probably a "Pre-build". I really can't imagine the Retail / Corporate versions of W8 being watermarked.

Sorry to disappoint everyone but this can't be the one that Ms will officially release --even though the differences might be microscopic.

Just to re-iterate --It DOES NOT prompt for a product key at any point of the install process -- you get a decent quick little tutorial on Navigation while it's finalizing your devices - and the hardware detection is pretty good.

Installed via Bootable USB. -- See Shawn's excellent tutorial on creating a bootable usb from the ISO -- I used the Manual version as per Win 7 Forums rather than download the USB tool which doesn't always work. The Manual version works 100% of the time.

Installed on a small netbook (tried that as I don't use the netbook much any more) - I was going to do it on a VM but as I have a spare computer why not.

Installed in less than 12 mins - and that's on a small Netbook. Hardware detection also better than W7 or W8 RP too.

Other than that it doesn't have any expiration date as far as I can see -- and I'm not sure how many days you have before it needs to be activated.

Add a W7 theme or two -- can't see what all the "Uglification fuss" is about --Looks fine to me. You can also change the desktop images too if you don't like them --they are only jpegs.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[sgage]

I think I'm entitled to be cracked up if I want to be. It's a fun people watching experiment. I'm curious to see if people get ahold of this "RTM" release to review the final changes, find that their potentially activated copy continues to work, thus giving them essentially a "pirated" copy of the OS will continue to use it after release rather than plunk down their $39.

Of course you're entitled to feel however you want. Just like I'm entitled to feel offended by your condescension. The Desktop UI is not just the primary thing for me - it's the only thing. If I can't make it work for me, I'm not interested in Windows 8. I'm sure not interested in the "experience" formerly known as Metro. How a UI works in practice can not be really told by screenshots.

OK, that's enough about that.

 

[Brink]

   Warning

Let's keep things friendly shall we.

 

[Mike Lonewolf]

Just checked my TechNet account, Windows 8 RTM has NOT been released!!! The 8 RP is still shown.

 

[pparks1]

The RTM won't hit Technet or MSDN until Aug 15th.

 

[Mike Lonewolf]

Just checked that site listed too. Bunch of garbage. It's from a Torrent. Go ahead and download it from there, and enjoy rebuilding your entire system LoL

 

[cluberti]

Indeed - quite a few people (including on here) have mentioned quite a few problems with the leaked download. I'd generally recommend getting builds from reputable sources (aka Microsoft or an authorized reseller/distributor), especially something you might run as a primary OS.

 

[gizbug]

Indeed - quite a few people (including on here) have mentioned quite a few problems with the leaked download. I'd generally recommend getting builds from reputable sources (aka Microsoft or an authorized reseller/distributor), especially something you might run as a primary OS.

What problems have they reported? I've seen no problems in 48 hrs

 

[SIW2]

Apart from the weird and annoying UI - unless they have seen sense and made it voluntary?

 

[Coke Robot]

Indeed - quite a few people (including on here) have mentioned quite a few problems with the leaked download. I'd generally recommend getting builds from reputable sources (aka Microsoft or an authorized reseller/distributor), especially something you might run as a primary OS.

What problems have they reported? I've seen no problems in 48 hrs

I've personally had the RTM boot a bit slower than the Release Preview even though the two are set up exactly the same. There are a couple oddities with the system sounds. It seems polished, but not 100 percent buffed.

 

[Coke Robot]

Indeed - quite a few people (including on here) have mentioned quite a few problems with the leaked download. I'd generally recommend getting builds from reputable sources (aka Microsoft or an authorized reseller/distributor), especially something you might run as a primary OS.

I think that's a good bet to make.

 

[gizbug]

Indeed - quite a few people (including on here) have mentioned quite a few problems with the leaked download. I'd generally recommend getting builds from reputable sources (aka Microsoft or an authorized reseller/distributor), especially something you might run as a primary OS.

What problems have they reported? I've seen no problems in 48 hrs

I've personally had the RTM boot a bit slower than the Release Preview even though the two are set up exactly the same. There are a couple oddities with the system sounds. It seems polished, but not 100 percent buffed.

Sounds like driver problems to me. Hopefully your sound card manufacture has Win 8 drivers soon.

 

[Coke Robot]

What problems have they reported? I've seen no problems in 48 hrs

I've personally had the RTM boot a bit slower than the Release Preview even though the two are set up exactly the same. There are a couple oddities with the system sounds. It seems polished, but not 100 percent buffed.

Sounds like driver problems to me. Hopefully your sound card manufacture has Win 8 drivers soon.

It might be. I've yet to experience a major system driver issue with Windows 8, from Developer to RTM build except for one driver that didn't work with the Consumer Preview for a networking card. The sound issue I'm speaking of aren't driver related, it's just the sounds in the sound scheme. There's a new logon sound, but no entry or event for it. The old logoff sound is there. There's also a new unlock sound, but again, no event or entry that triggers it. Seems odd to have that in an RTM to me.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there
been running W8 Enterprise for a few days now,

Absolutely NO problems to report.

Downloading this sort of stuff from a "Decent well moderated" torrent site is less damaging to your system than logging on with IE to some dubious website.

All I can say - I'm glad of the opportunity to try it -- I might or might not download the "Official RTM" but the leaked version gives enough info as to what the real version will look like.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[jayzeewood]

@ Jimbo45 Hi mate not sure what site you are using for your torrent but have just started downloading one from a a site that keeps coming up in the news *******BAY so hope it will be ok. If you can PM me a better site then please do. As I am still using Win 8 CP Evaluation copy Build 8250 and I am hoping the Enterprise ver. will at least let me have sound (VIA driver) Many Thnaks

 

[pparks1]

Downloading this sort of stuff from a "Decent well moderated" torrent site is less damaging to your system than logging on with IE to some dubious website.

Still wouldn't go near it. I'll just wait this one out, should have it in 8 days from MS from MSDN.

 

[alphanumeric]

If I had a TechNet or MSDN subscription I'd wait it out too. I don't so snagging it on bit torrent is one way to get a look see. I had some issues with 8 Pro but I did an upgrade from Windows 7 so that may be why. I don't usually do that but decided to see if it would work. It did but took forever and a lot of reboots. I wouldn't recommend going that route and likely won't ever try it again on my PC's. I've since wiped that install and replaced it with the RP. The activate nag screen and customization lock out tipped the balance for a reinstall. I haven't decided if I want to have another go on my main PC. Its currently dual booting 7 and 8 RP. I'd just replace RP with Ent RTM.

Has anybody thats running the Enterprise edition had a look see for the "Windows to go" feature? Thats something I'd like to play around with just to see if it actually works as advertised.

 

[gizbug]

Seems like the ENT RTM that was leaked is the "international" version. Not sure how well that will work for folks in the USA.

 

[pparks1]

^ Well, you only need that leak to run for a couple of months, right?

 

[fafhrd]

Has anybody thats running the Enterprise edition had a look see for the "Windows to go" feature? Thats something I'd like to play around with just to see if it actually works as advertised.

Not installed it yet, but the executable pwcreator.exe is present in the c:\Windows\system32 folder in the install.wim - this is the program that sets up "Portable Windows" installations on USB drives.

 

[besb]

I have been quiet recently because I have been "experimenting" the reason being in the past I bought Windows ME and Vista
both were a disaster for various reasons and lasted only a week £200 up in flames.
Windows 7 leaks were used and tested, passed with flying colors immediately bought 3 copies.
Now to windows 8 RTM
1 8 enterprise N is in fact modified with a volume licence. (digging it looks like 180 days grace will look for rearm) but still needs activation.
2 8 pro is a raw install, a licence key has to be entered can then be activated via a KMS server.
3 8 enterprise as pro.

Facts:
watermarks disappear on activation.
gadgets have gone but can be added back in.
As is already known traditional W7 games have gone but can be added back in
Aero is still there but glass effect has been removed wrecks some of my themes and also my classic start menu theme.
Classic Start Menu avoids the "Once Called Metro" start screens so a happy bunny with that
enterprise and pro are missing windows media player. but will be available in pro upgrade.
Have yet to test windows to go.
Not at all fussed about the flat icons, horrendous color schemes, the desk top backgrounds with blurred out of focus areas that make me believe I have been staring at the screen to long (probably true); they can all be be fixed and metro can be avoided.
Summary I am now only considering the pro upgrade at $40.
If interested you can see my enterprise N screen shot here
http://www.eightforums.com/general-discussion/8022-official-post-your-rtm-screenshots-here.html
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