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WINDOWS 8 PREVIEW......

See Windows 8 in ACTION

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System Requirements

Windows 8 Release Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

Additional requirements to use certain features:To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports multitouch.To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768.Internet access (ISP fees might apply)

How to install Windows 8 Release Preview from an ISO image

The easiest way to convert an ISO file to a DVD in Windows 7 is to use Windows Disc Image Burner. On a PC running Windows XP orWindows Vista, a third-party program is required to convert an ISO file into installable media—and DVD burning software often includes this capability. One option is the USB/DVD download tool provided by the Microsoft Store. You can also download Windows 8 Release Preview Setup, which includes tools that allow you to create a DVD or USB flash drive from an ISO file (Windows Vista or Windows 7 required).

Using Windows 8 Release Preview

Where is the Start button or Start menu?

The Start screen replaces the Start menu in Windows 8. You can pin apps, contacts, and websites to Start to easily access what you use most. All of your apps—both apps you install from the Windows Store and desktop apps—are available from the Start screen. You can organize, group, and name categories of apps in whatever way makes sense to you. Tiles and notifications show what’s new so you can get important info and updates at a glance.

You can get to the Start screen by swiping in from the right edge of your screen and tapping the Start charm or by pointing your mouse to the upper-right corner of the screen and then clicking the Start charm. You can also use the Windows key

on your keyboard to go to Start.

How do I close an app?

In Windows 8, apps you install from the Windows Store don’t slow down your computer, so you don’t need to close them. When you’re not using an app, Windows will leave it running in the background and then close it eventually if you don’ t use it. But if you really want to close an app, here’s how:

If you’re using a mouse, click the top of the app and drag it to the bottom of the screen.

If you’re using touch, drag the app to the bottom of the screen.

See how to close an app in Windows 8.

It’s still a good idea to close desktop apps when are done using them, particularly before shutting down your PC.

Where is Control Panel?

In Windows 8 there are a few different ways to find and change your settings: Control Panel, PC settings, and Search. Most of the settings that you'll want to change can be found in PC settings.

To open Control Panel

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search).
Enter Control Panel in the search box, tap or click Apps, and then tap or click Control Panel.

To open PC settings

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap More PC settings.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then clickMore PC settings.)

To use Search

To find individual tasks or settings quickly, use the Search charm. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.) Type a word or phrase into the search box, and then select from the list of results on the left.

Where is Windows Media Center?

Windows Media Center is not preinstalled in Windows 8 Release Preview. If you want to use Windows Media Center, you need to add it by following these steps:

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.)
Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Add features to Windows 8 .
Tap or click I already have a product key.
Enter this product key: MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 and then click Next.
Select the checkbox to accept the license terms and then click Add features.

Your PC will restart and Windows Media Center will now be on your PC and the tile will be pinned to the Start screen.

How do I play DVDs?

To play DVDs in Windows 8 Release Preview, you might need to either add Windows Media Center or install a third-party app that supports DVD playback.

How do I shut down or turn off my PC?

When you finish using your PC, it's a good idea to turn it off properly—not only to save energy, but also to help keep it secure and make sure your work is saved.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings.
(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Settings.)
Tap or click Power, and then tap or click Shut down.

Note

Shut down and Restart (or Update and shut down and Update and restart) appear by default in the Power menu. You can also add other options like Sleep and Hibernate to this menu.

You should close any desktop apps you have open before shutting down your PC. This will prompt you to save any work that you might have open on the desktop.

Where can I get more information about consumer security software providers?

Windows 8 Release Preview comes with Windows Defender, which has been improved in Windows 8 to provide the same level of malware protection as Microsoft Security Essentials. You do not need to installMicrosoft Security Essentials and it will not work with Windows 8. Microsoft will continue to provide and improve Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. If you're upgrading to Windows 8 Release Preview, you should uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials first. For information on uninstalling Microsoft Security Essentials, see How to manually uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials.

Microsoft is actively working with antimalware app developers to ensure the availability of high-quality antimalware apps on Windows 8. If you prefer to use something other than Windows Defender, visit theAntimalware apps for Windows 8 Release Preview page to find out what works with Windows 8 Release Preview.

SOURCE :http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/home

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