I've tried it on all the editions that are available for free on Microsoft's MSDN site. It appears that EU runs slightly faster on this version of Windows 8 than on Windows XP or 7, the memory and processor footprints is pretty similar to Windows 7. Installation is the same as it is for Windows XP / Vista / 7 regardless if it's the 32 or 64-bit edition.
The one thing I will mention to all of you, if you do decide to check this out on your machine, create a secondary partition in which to install Windows 8 and you can then access your previous installation files for EU (on the other drive) all you need to do is run the installer for this Game (the web setup) and it will download the DX9 you need and update the C++ files, then get the configuration set up for Windows 8. The reason for the secondary partition is simple you can protect your previous installation of Windows in case something goes sideways on the Windows 8 installation and it's just a smart way to go anyways. The Windows 8 Developer Preview is a limited time usage items, 3 month trial from what I understand. Although, Microsoft may extend it even further or allow you to get another version of Windows 8 that is a bit more powerful, currently the Dev Preview is actually a form of Windows 8 Ultimate and not Windows 8 Server. Although, you can get Windows 8 Server, just not at that site.
Another warning, since this is pre-beta, the "Metro GUI" which is new for Microsoft is a tad bit buggy, it would be wise if you downloaded an application called "Metro Controller" and install that, to disable the Metro GUI which will then drop you down to the Aero GUI people recognize in 7, I should say it's pretty similar but not exact. I have faith in the power users and people that enjoy testing software would figure this one out pretty fast.
Now, about screenshots, the problem that everyone has in Windows 7 full-screen mode is also prevalent in Windows 8, since it uses a similar display scheme. If you want to do a screen shot either do it in windowed mode, or get a screen capture tool, that can take it from a VGA, DVI, HDMI or Display Port connector and pass the signal on to your monitor. I know that's a lot of work.
Here is the URL you can go visit to get a copy of the Windows 8 Developer's Preview. If you don't know how to make a bootable image on a blank DVD you can google it and the information will come up, I have some simple applications that I use to do the same thing. If you want links and directions for that, I will make a post for that as well.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516
The one thing I will mention to all of you, if you do decide to check this out on your machine, create a secondary partition in which to install Windows 8 and you can then access your previous installation files for EU (on the other drive) all you need to do is run the installer for this Game (the web setup) and it will download the DX9 you need and update the C++ files, then get the configuration set up for Windows 8. The reason for the secondary partition is simple you can protect your previous installation of Windows in case something goes sideways on the Windows 8 installation and it's just a smart way to go anyways. The Windows 8 Developer Preview is a limited time usage items, 3 month trial from what I understand. Although, Microsoft may extend it even further or allow you to get another version of Windows 8 that is a bit more powerful, currently the Dev Preview is actually a form of Windows 8 Ultimate and not Windows 8 Server. Although, you can get Windows 8 Server, just not at that site.
Another warning, since this is pre-beta, the "Metro GUI" which is new for Microsoft is a tad bit buggy, it would be wise if you downloaded an application called "Metro Controller" and install that, to disable the Metro GUI which will then drop you down to the Aero GUI people recognize in 7, I should say it's pretty similar but not exact. I have faith in the power users and people that enjoy testing software would figure this one out pretty fast.
Now, about screenshots, the problem that everyone has in Windows 7 full-screen mode is also prevalent in Windows 8, since it uses a similar display scheme. If you want to do a screen shot either do it in windowed mode, or get a screen capture tool, that can take it from a VGA, DVI, HDMI or Display Port connector and pass the signal on to your monitor. I know that's a lot of work.
Here is the URL you can go visit to get a copy of the Windows 8 Developer's Preview. If you don't know how to make a bootable image on a blank DVD you can google it and the information will come up, I have some simple applications that I use to do the same thing. If you want links and directions for that, I will make a post for that as well.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516
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