at moment i have windows 8 consumer preview. i am wanting to install release preview but I know i will lose my installed programs and have to install again also i know i will loose all settings What i need to know is will i lose my files ie my documents music etc. some people say yes they will go others says they will be in the windows old folder. so i definately need to know do i lose them or will they be in windows old folder
If you're upgrading from CP, then yes, all your files will be put in the Windows.old folder during the upgrade.