Skip to content
OnMSFT.com
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • How-To
  • OnPodcast
  • Edge
  • Teams
  • Gaming
Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • How-To
  • OnPodcast
  • Edge
  • Teams
  • Gaming
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. Windows 8 beta sign-off to begin soon, new images emerge – onmsft.com

Windows 8 beta sign-off to begin soon, new images emerge – onmsft.com

Zac Bowden Zac Bowden
December 16, 2011
1 min read

More screenshots have emerged of a build of Windows 8 that was compiled on the 15th December 2011, which show off more of the features Microsoft have been working on the past few months. Also, new information is stating that Microsoft is finalizing builds, and is ready to sign off the Windows 8 beta soon.
\

\
WinUnleaked.tk, well-known for it’s close sources on Windows 8, has today released more screenshots and information on Windows 8. The images released show of improved features, changes and more to the operating system.

\

Windows 8 beta sign-off to begin soon, new images emerge - onmsft.com - December 16, 2011

\

The screenshot above, shows some improvements to the installprep in Windows 8, not much has changed, except a new darker background.

\

Metro buttons have gone over some UI improvements, as well as new close, maximize and minimize buttons

\

Windows 8 beta sign-off to begin soon, new images emerge - onmsft.com - December 16, 2011

\

There is also a new default start page wallpaper, it is darker and has swirly lines across the top and bottom, it is not clear whether this wallpaper is the default one for RTM, or just for the beta.
\
Windows 8 beta sign-off to begin soon, new images emerge - onmsft.com - December 16, 2011

\

WinUnleaked have also said that Microsoft are almost ready to sign-off the Windows 8 beta, the sign-off should be this month.

\

Microsoft is almost ready for a Windows 8 beta, with it being due in around 2 months, the company are working hard to get the beta ready for the public.

\

Share This Post:

Share this article:
Tags:
Windows 8
Previous Article Command And Conquer Tiberium Alliance Beta begins today, is first portable MMO – onmsft.com Next Article Mozilla Thunderbird 9 Beta 5 released – onmsft.com

Related Articles

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says demand for Blackwell and Rubin AI chips could reach $1 trillion as AI infrastructure spending grows rapidly.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion demand for Blackwell and Rubin AI chips

March 16, 2026
Nvidia introduces DLSS 5 to improve game realism with generative AI

Nvidia introduces DLSS 5 to improve game realism with generative AI

March 16, 2026
Dictionary Publisher Files Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI

Dictionary Publisher Files Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI

March 16, 2026

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion demand for Blackwell and Rubin AI chips
  • Nvidia introduces DLSS 5 to improve game realism with generative AI
  • Dictionary Publisher Files Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI
  • Shopify exec says AI shopping agents are the future of e-commerce
  • WhatsApp beta introduces guest chats for messaging without an account

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
OnMSFT.com

The Tech News Site

Categories

  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • How-To
  • OnPodcast
  • Gaming
  • Edge
  • Teams

Recent Posts

  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion demand for Blackwell and Rubin AI chips
  • Nvidia introduces DLSS 5 to improve game realism with generative AI
  • Dictionary Publisher Files Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI
  • Shopify exec says AI shopping agents are the future of e-commerce
  • WhatsApp beta introduces guest chats for messaging without an account

Quick Links

  • About OnMSFT.com
  • Contact OnMSFT
  • Join Our Team
  • Privacy Policy
© 2010–2026 OnMSFT.com LLC. All rights reserved.
About OnMSFT.comContact OnMSFTPrivacy Policy