Windows 8 Boot Screen
As you all can see, this is the simplest version of Windows boot screen, replacing the text version of Windows 8 Developer Preview.
Windows 8 Start Screen
The start screen of Windows 8 CP is the improved and stable version compared to Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The new thing of Windows 8 CP is that you can install some of the application that has been built by Microsoft Developer. You can install it from Microsoft Store, or you can click the Store application to browse some of the applications that come with it.
List of pre-installed Windows 8 CP Metro Applications
Microsoft Store | Windows Store is the new applications for users to download and install the Metro applications. Some of it is free to use and some of it are trial version. You have to buy it for full version of some metro applications. You also can update the installed version of metro application here.
Xbox LIVE Games | Xbox LIVE Games is one of the applications for adults to play online and share their game performance ranking for any users in Windows Live. You can obtain and play games for free or trial.
Map | Windows Map is one of the powerful tools for users to navigate them anywhere without using any GPS system. It is provided by Bing Maps. Using the wireless device, you can locate, drive and you can let your PC as your GPS system.
Messaging | Windows 8 CP comes with the all new Windows Messaging. You can even chat with your friends via online or you can connect your own Facebook to chat without opening your own browser.
Mail | With the new Windows 8 CP, you can check your inbox via Windows Mail. From there, you can connect your account via Windows Live Messenger, Google, and Exchange account. You can also check your mail in offline mode to see your previous mail in your computer.
People | Windows 8 CP comes with Windows People. Just like Windows Live Messenger, Windows People can be used to see the updated status from your friends either from Windows Live of Facebook. Clicking their picture and names will redirect to Windows Messaging for you to chat. If you want to return to Windows People, just press Win+Tab or Alt+Tab.
Weather | Windows 8 CP comes with weather system for users to check their daily or hourly weather from Bing Weather Forecast. Users can also check the tomorrow’s weather status.
There are lots of new applications that you can check yourself such as:
- Photos
- Video
- Music
- Finance
- Camera
- SkyDrive
- Remote Desktop
- Reader
- Pinball FX2
- Solitaire
- Xbox Companion
Windows 8 Desktop
If you haven’t realized, there is no Windows Start Orb. Where could it be? Just hover your mouse to the end of bottom left corner and you will see the tiny tile called “Start” for users to access the start page. Users can also press the Win button on their keypad or hover the mouse to the end top or bottom right corner to activate the Windows charm.
Metro Control Panel
Have you realized again that there is no Metro Control Panel button at the Windows Start Screen? Where could it be to access it? Simple. Hover the mouse to the end top or bottom right corner or press the Win+C to activate the Windows Charm, and click Settings. At the bottom of the screen, you will see “More PC settings”. That is Metro Control Panel access button. You can personalize your own PC with your own taste.
Some of the existing application that comes with Windows 8 CP (the brought back version of Windows 8 DP) are this:
- Windows Explorer with Ribbon UI
- Internet Explorer 10 with Metro Internet Explorer
- Windows Defender Antivirus
and many more…
How to install Windows 8 CP?
To install Windows 8 CP, it is the same step as the Windows 8 Developer Preview. You can refer it here.
To go to the download page, click here.
The difference is that the setup requires the product key. Enter one of the product key available here:
NF32V-Q9P3W-7DR7Y-JGWRW-JFCK8
DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J
Thanks to VG for sharing us the product key.
These are some of the applications that come with the all-new Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Hope you enjoy it with the new Windows 8 Consumer Preview. If you have any questions regarding the new Windows 8 Consumer Preview, don’t hesitate to comment us here. We will sure to answer to your questions.
Source:
AskVG | http://www.askvg.com
Windows 8 Consumer Preview | http://dev.windows.com