Windows 8 has been re-imagined to be all about you. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing.
Highlights:
- Software type: Upgrade
- License type: Full packaged product (FPP)
- License quantity: 1 user(s)
- Minimum hard disk space: 20480 MB
- Minimum RAM: 2048 MB
Windows 7; only better
Windows 8 is built on the rock-solid foundation of Windows 7; but itâ€s been improved on all fronts. You can install Windows 8 on the same hardware that powers Windows Vista and Windows 7; and youâ€ll love how it works on new devices; too. Windows 8 was designed with Windows 7 apps in mind; because you probably have older apps you need to use. In addition to the new look of the Start Screen; Windows 8 incorporates the desktop that youâ€re familiar with. Think of the desktop as one of the many apps you can run in Windows 8. In the desktop; youâ€ll see all the settings; devices and features you used in Windows 7—and you can run the desktop apps you ran in Windows 7; too.
Cloud-connected with your Microsoft account
Sign in to your Windows 8 device with your Microsoft account and youâ€re immediately connected to the people; files and settings you care about. Your PC comes to life with all the things that make Windows yours; including your Start page; themes; language preferences; browsing history and browser favourites. You can connect your favourite services to your Microsoft account; too; like Hotmail; Messenger; Facebook; LinkedIn; Twitter and more. And you can immediately get to your photos; docs and other files; whether theyâ€re on SkyDrive; Facebook; Flickr or other services.
Its all about the apps
In the Windows Store; you can search for or browse great apps; all grouped in easy-to-find categories. We highlight great apps for you and provide quick access to frequently downloaded apps. You can also see how other people have rated apps. Youâ€ll always know whatâ€s interesting; new and popular. You wonâ€t have to worry about buying something you donâ€t want because you can try before you buy; if the app supports it. If you try an app and like it; you can buy it and continue using the full app with no inte
Specification:
- UserMedia Type: DVD
- Upgrade Path: Upgrade from Windows 7, Vista or XP (SP3)
- Windows Media Player included: Yes
- System Requirements: 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB available hard disk space, 1366 × 768 screen resolution, DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
