Windows 8 will be released with
different versions of the user. Here is an overview of the features fitted on
all versions of Windows 8, makes it easy for users to select the appropriate
version for your demand.
Windows 8 (32 bit and 64bit)
Microsoft has officially named
the new version of the operating system is simply Windows 8 , but you'll also
find Windows 8 is known by many different names such as Windows 8 Basic,
Windows 8 Windows 8 Base or Core. Versions contain the essential components of
the new operating system and will be installed on most laptop and desktop
computers like the Home Premium version of Windows 7 predecessor. If you are a
personal user, this is the version you want.
Windows 8 Professional (32 bit
and 64bit)
Experienced users will want to
use this version brings users a higher security features and many other
functions. This version will also have additional features BitLocker to Go,
Group Policy, and Hyper-V to create and manage virtual machines. Also, if you
want to run Windows Media Center, you'll have to use this version to download
the Windows Media Center as a media pack. If you are a real enthusiast or work
in a small office environment, this will be the version for you.
RT Windows (32 bit version only)
RT is a new version of Windows to
run on ARM processors are optimized for mobile devices. RT Windows tablet will
run on Microsoft Surface. This version will also have new features of Windows 8
(Metro / Modern UI) with the touch interface. But this version will not be able
to run the desktop application, which can run a touch optimized version of
Microsoft Office.
For an overview on the version of
Windows 8, the following comparison table shows the basic differences (not
including all the features) but it offers features represented in different
versions.
Comparison Sheet
| Name feature | Windows 8 | Windows 8 Pro | Windows RT |
| Upgrade from Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium | There | There | |
| Upgrading from Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate | There | ||
| Start screen, Semantic Zoom, Live Tile | There | There | There |
| Windows Store | There | There | There |
| Apps (Mail, Calendar, People, Messaging, Photos, SkyDrive, Reader, Music, Video) | There | There | There |
| Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) | There | ||
| Internet Explorer 10 | There | There | There |
| Encryption devices | There | ||
| Standby connection | There | There | There |
| Microsoft account | There | There | There |
| Desktop | There | There | There |
| X86/64 installation and desktop software | There | There | |
| Updated Windows Explorer | There | There | There |
| Windows Defender | There | There | There |
| SmartScreen | There | There | There |
| Windows Update | There | There | There |
| Task Manager | There | There | There |
| Change language (Language Packs) | There | There | There |
| Supports multiple monitors | There | There | There |
| Storage Spaces | There | There | |
| Windows Media Player | There | There | |
| Exchange ActiveSync | There | There | There |
| File history | There | There | There |
| Load ISO / VHD | There | There | There |
| Mobile broadband | There | There | There |
| Picture password | There | There | There |
| Play To | There | There | There |
| Remote Desktop (client) | There | There | There |
| Reset and Refresh | There | There | There |
| Snap | There | There | There |
| Touch and Thumb keyboard | There | There | There |
| Trusted boot | There | There | There |
| VPN client | There | There | There |
| BitLocker and BitLocker To Go | There | ||
| Boot from VHD | There | ||
| Client Hyper-V | There | ||
| Domain Registration | There | ||
| Encrypting File System | There | ||
| Group Policy | There | ||
| Remote Desktop (host) | There |
In addition to the 3 version,
Microsoft also offers another version called Windows 8 Enterprise. But if the
user is an individual, you will not have to pay much attention to this version.
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