WINDOWS 8

Windows 8, code-named Midori, is a variant of Microsoft Windows which premiered on October 26, 2012. This iteration comprises a number of the greatest changes Microsoft has made to their working system as Windows 95. It sports new technology and programming which makes run faster compared to prior versions. In addition, it has a more compact appearance and feels. Windows 8 includes a tablet computer interface, also called Metro, that is compatible with touch screen displays and stills offers access to the conventional Windows desktop. Below is an example of the new Windows 8 Start display, which altered the Start button and Starts menu.

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New Windows 8 and 8.1 features

  • Metro interface - Completely new interface called Metro that assists Windows to run better as a tablet computer. Other sections of Windows, for example, the Task Manager, were all processed.
  • Shop - New program store that enables you to set up Windows programs.
  • Microsoft account login - Users are now able to use their Microsoft account to have access to the same Windows configurations across multiple computers.
  • More log in options - Can log in to Windows with a Pin or picture password.
  • 32-bit and 64-bit - Windows 8 is readily available to be installed as 32-bit or 64-bit.
  • USB 3.0 support - Native support for USB 3.0.
  • Web Explorer 10 - Web Explorer 10 has been included.

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Windows 8.1

This free upgrade added the features mentioned under Windows 8.

  • Start button onto the desktop that opens the Start Screen.
  • More customization to the Start screen including the ability to resize tiles, new backdrops, and the ability to use the background wallpaper as a backdrop to the Start Screen.
  • Improvements to the Apps display.
  • Improved search box which activates by typing anywhere.
  • New photo lock display to show your photographs when your computer is locked.
  • Better program splitting abilities including the ability to put three or four on-screen simultaneously.
  • Ability to load straight to the desktop computer.

Windows 8 system requirements

1 GB of RAM to get 32-bit or two GB of RAM for 64-bit.

16 GB of hard drive space for 32-bit or 20 GB for 64-bit.

DirectX 9 graphics apparatus with WDDM 1.0 or greater.

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What Windows came before Windows 8?

For the end-user, Windows 7 arrived before Windows 8.

Which version of Windows came after Windows 8?

For the end-user, Microsoft Windows 10 came following Windows 8.

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