Windows 8 - Unabridged Guide (Electronic book text)

Complete, Unabridged Guide to Windows 8. Get the information you need--fast This comprehensive guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. It's all you need.

Here's part of the content - you would like to know it all? Delve into this book today .....: Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system's graphical user interface and platform; such as a new interface design incorporating a new design language used by other Microsoft products, a new Start screen to replace the Start menu used by previous versions of Windows, a new online store that can be used to obtain new applications, along with a new platform for apps that can provide what developers described as a fast and fluid experience with emphasis on touchscreen input.

... A vertical toolbar known as the charms bar (accessed by swiping from the right edge of a touchscreen, or pointing the cursor at hotspots in the right corners of a screen) provide access to system and app-related functions, such as search, sharing, device management, settings, and a Start button.

... Windows 8 for IA-32 and x64 processors runs most software compatible with previous versions of Windows, with the same restrictions as Windows 7: 64-bit Windows 8 runs 64-bit and 32-bit software while 32-bit Windows 8 will be able to run 32-bit and 16-bit software (although some 16-bit software may require compatibility settings to be applied, or not work at all).

... Those who purchase qualifying Windows 7 PCs between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013 will be eligible to register and download an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro, via the Windows Upgrade Offer website, for $14. 99, through February 28, 2013.

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Inside the Guide: Windows 8, Windows Update, Windows To Go, Windows Task Manager, Windows Store, Windows Setup, Windows Server 2012, Windows Runtime, Windows RT, Windows Preinstallation Environment, Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone, Windows NT, Windows MultiPoint Server, Windows Live, Windows Explorer, Windows Display Driver Model, Windows Defender, Windows Aero, Windows 95, Windows 8 editions, Windows 7 editions, Windows 7, Visual Basic .NET, VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, USB 3.0, Timeline of Microsoft Windows, Tablet computer, Steven Sinofsky, Start menu, SkyDrive, Paula Scher, Operating system, NX bit, Microsoft account, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Surface, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft, Metro (design language), Internet Explorer 10, Hyper-V, Hybrid kernel, History of Microsoft Windows, Hardware restrictions, Features new to Windows 8, DreamSpark Premium, Criticism of Microsoft Windows, Comparison of Microsoft Windows versions, ARM architecture