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What are the risks involved in installing Windows 8 Release Preview?


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Do you want to install Windows 8 Release Preview? There are some risks involved in installing Windows 8 Release Preview on your system. Read this article to know the risks associated and ways to protect your computer system from these risks.


 


Windows 8 Release Preview is available online and you can download it from the official website of Microsoft. This is version is not the final product. It is only a preview software which is available free of cost. It is just a test to find out the bugs, if any, before the real product is brought in market. Microsoft has been working hard on this project for the past three years. You can help Microsoft by trying the Windows 8 Release Preview and giving your feedback.

When we try anything new on our systems, the first question that comes to mind is the risk associated. Windows 8 Release Preview is not risk-free and may harm your system.

This article talks about the risks involved in installing Windows 8 Release Preview on Your PC.

Risks involved in installing Windows 8 Release Preview :


There are some risks involved in trying this product as it is not the final version. Windows 8 Release Preview by Microsoft is only a test to ensure best quality in the final version. There are chances that Windows 8 Release Preview may have bugs. These bugs can harm your system.

The company, itself has stated that Windows 8 Release Preview is not risk-free and users should try the product at their own risk. It can interfere with the data and security of your PC. There are risks of data loss. Try it only if you have a backup of all the necessary files and data.

Possible dangers of installing Windows 8 Release Preview :

  • Software programs like anti-virus may fail to work effectively.

  • External devices like pen drives and printers may become problematic to read.

  • There may be data loss.

  • The system may hang or slow-down.

  • The usage may corrupt data files.



You will have to install the Window 8 Preview at your own risk. You should try it only if you think that you can handle the problems caused by bugs. Keep a backup of important data before you proceed with the download and setup process.
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