Compiled on September 22, 2010, Build 7850 is essentially a highly modified version of Windows 7. It still carries the Windows 7 branding and identifies as version 6.1, yet it introduces several foundational features that defined the later Windows 8 experience. It was the first leaked version where the title bar text was centered rather than left-aligned.

Windows 8 Build 7850 is a significant piece of software history, representing the first "Milestone 1" build of what would eventually become Windows 8. Leaked on April 12, 2011, this build offers a unique glimpse into Microsoft's early transition from the traditional desktop of Windows 7 toward a touch-optimized future.

While it looks remarkably like Windows 7, "under the hood" changes were extensive. Key features included: Windows 8 Build 7850 (M1) Installation and Demo!