The new Windows 8 was just launched in various parts of the world! Windows 8 will be available for download to upgrade existing PCs in more than 140 markets and 37 languages at http://www.windows.com/buy beginning at 12:01 a.m. local time and at retail locations around the world. At retail, Windows 8 will be available in two primary versions — Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro — as well as Windows 8 Enterprise for large organizations. Launching at the same time is a new member of the Windows family — Windows RT — designed for ARM-based tablets and available pre-installed on new devices. In addition to Microsoft Office 2013, Windows RT is designed exclusively for apps in the new Windows Store. Windows 8 features the new fast and fluid Start screen that gives people one-click access to the apps and content they care most about. It also features an entirely new Internet Explorer 10 that is perfect for touch, and built-in cloud capabilities with SkyDrive.
What is the minimum requirements for running Windows 8?
System requirements
- 1 GHz processor or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
- 2 GB RAM / 20 GB available hard disk space
- 1366 × 768 screen resolution
- DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
- To use touch, you need a PC that supports multitouch.
Which Windows is right for you?
So without going into the mambo jumbo, which is the right version for you?
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Windows 8 ** |
Windows 8 Pro |
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Fluid, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface design that you can easily customize. |
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Mail, Calendar, Messaging, Photos, SkyDrive, and other apps are built in with many more apps available at Windows Store. |
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Includes Internet Explorer 10 for fast, intuitive browsing. |
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Touch-enabled so you can interact with Windows in a whole new way. (Requires a PC that supports multitouch.) |
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Mouse and keyboard–enabled so you can be as productive as you need to be. |
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Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and Windows Update are included, so you’re up to date and more secure. |
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Runs programs you used with previous versions of Windows. *** |
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Provides data protection to help keep your information secure. **** |
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Enables you to connect to your PC when you’re on the go with Remote Desktop Connection. |
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Connects to your corporate network with Domain Join. |
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Comes with Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview preinstalled so you can do more out of the box. ***** |
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