Any need to download Win8 Consumer Preview and remove Developer Preview to continue working?

Question

Hi. I currently have a Windows 8 DEVELOPER Preview version of Win8. After release of the Consumer Preview by end of the February, do I have to download the Developer Preview? Are there any important changes or new experiences for users? [From a half-developer half-consumer point of view!]

Answer 1

Hi Alpha,

If you have any questions regarding the Consumer Preview try looking at answers.microsoft forum.  This will be the location of Consumer Preview questions. 

As for the original question, at this time there is no requirement to switch over.

Answer 2

Hi Alpha,

Although it is not required to switch to the Consumer Preview, we highly encourage you to upgrade as the Consumer Preview release contains lots of bug fixes and improvements from both the developer and consumer perspective.

For a list of new additions in Windows 8 Consumer Preview, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview

For a list of new additions in Visual Studio 11 Beta, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb386063(v=VS.110).aspx

Let us know if you have any questions!