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03. Sachin R.Bali 05. Sachin

Dhakolia 70.Hansraj Gupta

INDEX• Windows 8………………………………1• Windows 8 types……………………2• System Requirements…………4• Features Of Windows 8………….5• Removed features………………….8• Compare windows 7 and windows 8…10• Why use windows

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• 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

Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro

Windows 8 Enterprise

Windows 8 RT

TYPES

• 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.

• 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.

Pro

• Includes all that Windows 8 Pro has, but geared towards enterprise customers with Software Assurance agreements.

Enterprise

• 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.

RT

System Requirements32 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

New Features Of Windows 8

• Start button replace by metro look• Windows Store• User login• Microsoft account integration• Networking• File Explore• Aero Glass• Windows Desktop Gadgets

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.

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".

Sign In With A Picture Password

• You can use a picture password in Windows 8 and Windows RT, so that even signing in to your PC is more personal.

• To Helps To Protect Your Pc From Hacking.

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)

Networking• Windows 8 incorporates

improved support for mobile broadband as a "first-class" method of internet connectivity.

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.

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.

Removed features in Windows 8

• Start Button• Games• Compare windows 7 and windows 8

Start Button

Back

GamesWindows 7

Not Available In Windows 8

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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

Any Question?