This document provides an overview of Windows 8, including its various editions and key features. It discusses Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise, and Windows RT. The system requirements for 32-bit and 64-bit versions are also outlined. Some of the new features described include the Metro start screen that replaces the start button, the Windows Store app marketplace, picture passwords, and improved networking support. Features removed from Windows 8 include Aero Glass, desktop gadgets, and some games. Comparisons are made between Windows 7 and 8 regarding the start button, performance, and apps.
3. INDEX
windows 81
Windows 8 types2
System requirements4
features of windows 8.5
removed features.8
Compare windows 7 and windows 810
why use windows 8.12
5. Windows 8 is a version of Microsoft Windows
The release to manufacturing (RTM) occurred
August 1, 2012,and Windows 8 will be
available to users starting October 26, 2012
Windows 8 features a new user interface
based on Microsoft's Metro design language,
similar to that in Windows Phone
7. This is the consumer version of Windows
8 that excludes a lot of the business-type
features like drive encryption, group policy
and virtualization. However, you will have
access to the Windows Store, Live Tiles,
Remote Desktop Client, VPN Client and
other features.
8. Pro is the edition of Windows 8 for the PC
enthusiast and business/technical
professionals.
It includes everything found in 8 plus features
like Bit Locker encryption, PC virtualization,
domain connectivity and PC management.
Definitely geared towards corporate
environments.
9. Includes all that Windows 8 Pro has, but
geared towards enterprise customers with
Software Assurance agreements.
10. RT (Windows Runtime AKA WinRT) is the
newest addition to the list of Windows
editions.
It is specifically designed for ARM-based devices like
tablets, ARM-powered PCs and any other devices that
support the ARM architecture and are designed to run
Windows 8 RT.
11. System Requirements
32 bit
64 bit
Processor
1 gigahertz (GHz) or more
1 gigahertz (GHz) or more
RAM
1 gigabyte (GB)
2 gigabyte (GB)
Hard disk space
16 GB
20 GB
Graphics card
Microsoft DirectX 9
graphics device with
WDDM driver
Microsoft DirectX 9
graphics device with
WDDM driver
13. Start Button Replace By
Metro Look
Metro is a new type of
application that you can
develop with.
This type of
applications is
composed of Tiles (a set
of icons inside a square)
that you can touch
and enter to the
application.
14. Windows Store
Windows Store is a digital
distribution platform
in Microsoft's Windows
8 and Windows
RT operating systems.
The platform can be used to
provide listings for desktop
applications certified to run
on Windows 8, but is also the
primary distribution
platform for a new type
of app called "Windows
Store apps".
15. Sign In With A Picture
Password
You can use a picture
password
in Windows 8 and Wi
ndows RT, so that
even signing in to
your PC is more
personal.
To Helps To Protect
Your Pc From
Hacking.
16. Microsoft account
integration
Microsoft account
allows users to sign
into websites that
support this service
using a single set of
credentials.
So You Can Save Your
Files Online (Sky
Drive)
17. Networking
Windows 8 incorporates
improved support
for mobile broadband as
a "first-class" method of
internet connectivity.
18. Aero Glass
The Aero Glass Theme, The Graphical
Centerpiece Of Windows Vista And Windows
7, Has Been Completely Removed From
Windows 8 In Favor Of A Metro-style Theme.
19. Windows Desktop Gadgets
Popular Desktop Widgets Like Calendar, Clock, Contacts,
Currency Conversion, Feed Headlines, Notes, Stocks,
Weather, Etc. Will Be No Longer Available As A Part Of
Windows Sidebar.
Though Most Of These Widgets Will Appear In Start
Screen.
20. Removed features in Windows
8
Start Button
Games
Compare windows 7 and windows 8
25. Why use windows 8 ?
Faster startup
A whole new world of apps
SkyDrive integration
Better Security, Less-intrusive updates
First-class touch input, but still fine with
keyboard and mouse