Windows 8 is a planned release of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems being produced
by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. The release to manufacturing (RTM) is expected in the first week of August 2012, and Windows 8 will be available to users starting October 26, 2012.Windows 8's server counterpart, Windows
Server 2012, is in development concurrently with Windows 8. The most recent official pre-release version
of Windows 8 is the Release Preview, which was released on May 31, 2012.
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System Requirements
Windows 8 Release Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
- RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
- Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
- To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports multitouch.
- To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internetconnection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
- To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768.
- Internet access (ISP fees might apply)
Windows 8 will employ a new user interface based on Microsoft's Metro design language. The Metro
environment will feature a new tile-based Start screen similar to that of the Windows Phone operating
system. Each tile will represent an application, and will be able to display relevant information such
as the number of unread messages on the tile for an e-mail app or the current temperature on a
weather application. Metro-style applications run in full-screen, and are able to share information
between each other using "contracts". They will be available only through Windows Store.Metro-style
apps are developed with the new Windows Runtime platform using various programming languages
(or in the case of HTML, a mark-up language) including: C++, Visual Basic, C#, and HTML/JavaScript.
The traditional desktop environment for running desktop applications is treated as a Metro app.
The Start button has been removed from the taskbar in favor of a Start button on the new charm bar
as well as a hotspot in the bottom-left corner. Both open the new Start screen, which replaces the
Start menu.
Start menu.
The boot manager, which is used at startup to select the operating system now uses a graphical
interface that allows touch and mouse input. It can also be expanded via the settings menu.
interface that allows touch and mouse input. It can also be expanded via the settings menu.
Other features
Internet Explorer 10 will be included as a Metro-style app, which will not support plugins or ActiveX
components, but includes a version of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for touch and low power
usage and works only on sites included on a whitelist. The desktop version includes the full version
of Flash Player, as well as support for plugins.
It is now possible to log into Windows using a Microsoft account. This will allow the user's profile
and settings to be synchronized over the Internet and accessible from other computers running
Windows 8, as well as integration with SkyDrive.
Windows Store has been added for purchasing and downloading Metro (Windows RT-based) apps,
as well as advertising desktop apps. Metro apps are installed from the Windows Store, or in the
form of a Line Of Business app on devices joined in a network domain.
Two new authentication methods have been added: picture password, which allows users to log in
by drawing three gestures in different places on a picture, and PIN log in, which allows users to
authenticate using a four digit pin.
File Explorer will include a ribbon toolbar, and have its file operation progress dialog updated to
provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to
manage conflicts when copying files.
Hybrid Boot will use hibernation technology to allow faster startup times by saving the Windows
core's memory to the hard disk and reloading it upon boot.
Windows To Go will allow Windows 8 Enterprise to boot and run from a bootable USB device (such as a
flash drive).
Two new recovery functions are included, Refresh and Reset. Refresh restores all Windows files to
their original state while keeping settings, files, and Metro-style apps, while reset takes the
computer back to factory default condition.
USB 3.0 is now supported natively.
A new lock screen displays a clock and notifications while the computer is locked.
Task Manager has been redesigned.
Xbox Live integration (including Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox Companion and Xbox Music)
Storage Spaces will allow users to combine different sized hard disks into virtual drives and specify
mirroring, parity, or no redundancy on a folder-by-folder basis.
Family Safety will allow parents to protect their children on the Internet, as well as monitor and
control their PC and Internet activities and usage.
Windows Defender now has anti-virus capabilities, similar to those of Microsoft Security
Essentials. It is intended to replace the Security Essentials package and function as the default
anti-virus program.
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Internet Explorer 10 will be included as a Metro-style app, which will not support plugins or ActiveX
components, but includes a version of Adobe Flash Player that is optimized for touch and low power
usage and works only on sites included on a whitelist. The desktop version includes the full version
of Flash Player, as well as support for plugins.
It is now possible to log into Windows using a Microsoft account. This will allow the user's profile
and settings to be synchronized over the Internet and accessible from other computers running
Windows 8, as well as integration with SkyDrive.
Windows Store has been added for purchasing and downloading Metro (Windows RT-based) apps,
as well as advertising desktop apps. Metro apps are installed from the Windows Store, or in the
form of a Line Of Business app on devices joined in a network domain.
Two new authentication methods have been added: picture password, which allows users to log in
by drawing three gestures in different places on a picture, and PIN log in, which allows users to
authenticate using a four digit pin.
File Explorer will include a ribbon toolbar, and have its file operation progress dialog updated to
provide more detailed statistics, the ability to pause file transfers, and improvements in the ability to
manage conflicts when copying files.
Hybrid Boot will use hibernation technology to allow faster startup times by saving the Windows
core's memory to the hard disk and reloading it upon boot.
Windows To Go will allow Windows 8 Enterprise to boot and run from a bootable USB device (such as a
flash drive).
Two new recovery functions are included, Refresh and Reset. Refresh restores all Windows files to
their original state while keeping settings, files, and Metro-style apps, while reset takes the
computer back to factory default condition.
USB 3.0 is now supported natively.
A new lock screen displays a clock and notifications while the computer is locked.
Task Manager has been redesigned.
Xbox Live integration (including Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox Companion and Xbox Music)
Storage Spaces will allow users to combine different sized hard disks into virtual drives and specify
mirroring, parity, or no redundancy on a folder-by-folder basis.
Family Safety will allow parents to protect their children on the Internet, as well as monitor and
control their PC and Internet activities and usage.
Windows Defender now has anti-virus capabilities, similar to those of Microsoft Security
Essentials. It is intended to replace the Security Essentials package and function as the default
anti-virus program.
If You Want to Try Windows 8 RELEASE Preview then
Product Key: TK8TP-9JN6P-7X7WW-RFFTV-B7QPF
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