Both x86 and x64 version of Windows 8.1 Preview download ISO files are now available for free for everyone to try! Those of you who prefer to install from bootable ISO images, you now can. More details can be found after the break.

Microsoft made the day for many Windows fans by making a preview build of Windows 8.1 available to download for everyone, free of charge. It’s like Christmas came early, except Christmas this year is an unfinished affair, with things likely to change before Christmas-proper comes around.

You can now download Windows 8.1 Preview build officially from Microsoft. Download and installation instructions are all detailed after the jump.