On August 1, 2012, Windows 8 (build 9200) was released to manufacturing with the build number 6.2.9200.16384 . Microsoft planned to hold a launch event on October 25, 2012 and release Windows 8 for general availability on the next day. However, only a day after its release to manufacturing, a copy of the final version of Windows 8 Enterprise N (a version for European markets lacking bundled media players to comply with a court ruling) leaked online, followed by leaks of the final versions of Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise a few days later. On August 15, 2012, Windows 8 was made available to download for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Windows 8 was made available to Software Assurance customers on August 16, 2012. Windows 8 was made available for students with a DreamSpark Premium subscription on August 22, 2012, earlier than advertised. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Windows 8 manufacturing begin? ANS1 August 1, 2012 QSN2 When was Microsoft supposed to officially launch Windows 8? ANS2 October 25, 2012 QSN3 What was the final build Microsoft decided to manufacture? ANS3 9200 QSN4 When were Software Assurance consumers allowed access to Windows 8? ANS4 August 16, 2012 QSN5 What version of Windows 8 is Enterprise N? ANS5 a version for European markets lacking bundled media players