Keep in mind that some older tablets may run Windows RT 8. Before you upgrade to Windows 8. Below are the requirements that Microsoft has given:. Note that these are the minimum requirements. If you use your computer for gaming or other demanding apps, you may need a faster processor, more RAM, or a more powerful graphics card. The good news is that Windows 8 has the same requirements as Windows 7 , so if you're upgrading from Windows 7, you'll probably have no problems with Windows 8.
Review this page from Microsoft if you're having trouble updating to Windows 8. When Windows 8 was released in , many users complained that it was difficult and confusing to use, especially compared to older versions of Windows. Below are some of the most helpful and notable features:. Yes, but if you use Windows 8 Pro or Enterprise at work, you may need someone from the IT department to install the upgrade on your computer.
It will not be available as an update in the Windows Store. Apps you previously had installed on your Windows 8 computer will still be there once you upgrade to Windows 8.
There are also desktops that act like tablets, and tablets that act like laptops, and laptops that fold into tablets too. Not every combination will be right for your needs, so choose wisely. Some of these machines run Windows 8, with all the features in the full desktop operating system, while others run Windows RT. Does that price tag or battery life sound too good to be true? It might hide a difference in processing power inside.
Battery life should be good , and devices thin, but performance relatively slow. Next up, Atom chips will have the full Windows 8 experience, but with the performance of a netbook. The Core iU, for instance, still drains batteries far faster than an Atom or Z, but should handle most non-intensive tasks with ease. Some manufacturers are updating their touchpad software to support Windows 8 gestures, while others are actually adding touchscreens. It looks like even lowly netbooks will be preloaded with Windows 8, so clamshells can be a cheap way to get in on the game.
Anyone for a game of Battleship? You can easily hold them in either landscape or portrait orientations, and most come with full-size USB ports and have SD card slots to augment their storage. Some have optional cellular radios so you can take them on the go. Most add an additional cost. The Vaio Duo 11 also supports an active stylus. Before Windows 8, all-in-one computers seemed like mostly a space-saving exercise, a way to store components in the same area as the screen.
Many can also double as multimedia centers thanks to their large, high-resolution screens, integrated speakers and DVD or Blu-ray drives, and some even have the TV tuners and HDMI input required to double as a small TV set.
It really is a gigantic inch tablet, which weighs about 11 pounds and comes with a removable battery offering an estimated 3. There are some updates you might need before you can install Windows 8.
In most cases, the latest updates will be installed automatically using Windows Update. Temporarily turn off your antivirus program. Some antivirus software might interfere with the installation. After you install Windows 8. The Store is no longer open for Windows 8, so you'll need to download Windows 8. Go to the Windows 8. Select Confirm and follow the remaining prompts to begin the download. The update will download and install in the background while you use your PC to do other things.
The installer will check to make sure you have enough disk space, that your apps and devices will work with Windows 8. In some cases, the installer might find something you need to take care of before you can continue installing the update. If so, you'll see a message telling you what you need to do. After the update is downloaded and the first phase of the installation is complete which could take between 15 minutes and a few hours, depending on your system and your connection speed , you'll see a message telling you that your PC needs to restart.
Or you can restart it yourself. Important: If you leave your PC before it's ready to restart, be sure to save your work and close any desktop apps you're using to make sure you don't lose anything when it restarts automatically. Restarting will take longer than usual—from 20 minutes to about an hour—while the update is applied. During this time, you won't be able to use your PC. You'll see a list of recommended settings called Express settings. To accept these settings and continue, select Use express settings.
You can change any of these settings later, after you finish setting up. If you'd like to change some of these settings now, select Customize. For more info, select Learn more about express settings. To learn about how these settings affect your privacy, select Privacy statement. Next, you'll be asked to sign in. If you already use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 8 or Windows RT, your account name will be filled in for you.
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