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Windows Desktop Apps

Getting started with apps

Create apps that are tailored to your users' needs and are designed to fully engage users and create a richer experience.

Choose your language

Develop apps in a number of languages from HTML5 and CSS to XAML to C++ and C#. No matter what you use, you can create
amazing apps.

Get started by downloading the Windows 8 developer preview guide.

Windows 8 Developer Preview

Download the Windows 8 Developer Preview for either 32 or 64 bit computers and get free tools to start building apps today.

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