Microsoft Windows 8

Follow the right Windows 8 upgrade path
2012.09.21.13:21
Upgrading to Windows 8 may not be as simple as you think, this infographic will help.

A cheap, effective home server — using Windows 8
2012.09.19.22:33
Windows 8 has taken it on the chin for all sorts of transgressions — both real and imagined — but for one application, it’s an excellent option.

Microsoft confirms October 25 launch for Windows 8
2012.09.17.15:48
Microsoft officials are now confirming the Windows 8 — and Surface RT — launch will be on October 25 in New York City.

How to reinstall Windows 8 without losing your files and programs
2012.09.17.12:22
With Windows 8, Microsoft has taken the need for improved backup and restore functionality to heart. A new utility aptly named “Refresh” is included with the upcoming operating system that is set to make those annual Aliens-style “nuke it from orbit”  re-installations of Windows and applications as easy as possible.

Remove Windows 8 from a dual-boot configuration
2012.09.06.10:24
Greg Shultz shows you how to remove Windows 8 from a dual-boot configuration.

With Windows 8, just what does “no compromises” mean?
2012.09.04.01:00
Over the past year, Microsoft has consistently used the phrase “no compromises” to define its overall goal with Windows 8. My experience in a cramped coach seat on a trans-Atlantic flight helped me understand what that phrase really means.

Windows 8 Multi-monitor Tips and Tricks
2012.08.27.18:00
Windows 8 offers improved multimonitor support out of the box. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started.

Why IT admins don’t know best
2012.08.24.10:17
Memo to IT depts: get out of users’ way or expect to be out of a job in the long run.

Lingering questions and (a few more) answers
2012.08.23.19:58
Will there be downgrade rights in Windows 8? Will line-of-business apps be able to be sideloaded on Windows RT? Slowly but surely, we’re getting some answers.

How the new Windows 8 license terms affect you
2012.08.23.03:00
What’s changed in Microsoft’s radical new license agreements for Windows 8? I’ve got full details about how you can transfer Windows to a new PC, downgrade rights, and who qualifies for upgrades.

Windows 7 Forever! Why Windows 7 is the Next XP
2012.08.22.14:50
Windows XP’s most beloved factors are also driving Windows 7 to long-lasting stardom, even for Windows 8 adopters.

Windows 8 Enterprise: RTM preview
2012.08.22.12:24
Windows 8 isn’t just a consumer operating system. What does the Enterprise version, which is available to companies with Software Assurance subscriptions, have to offer?

Come and Get Your Windows 8 RTM Downloads
2012.08.22.02:49
OEMs aren’t the only ones tinkering with Windows 8 RTM. The general public can now download a time-limited trial version.

Combining Windows 8 and a Retina MacBook (How to make Windows 8 look awesome)
2012.08.21.16:47
A new Microsoft operating system meets new Apple hardware; what’s the worst that could happen?

Windows 8 $15 Upgrade Offer: FAQs for Recent PC Buyers
2012.08.21.08:52
Have you recently purchased a new computer? Here’s what you need to know about upgrading to Windows 8 at the discounted price.

Microsoft Starts Taking Orders for $14.99 Windows 8 Upgrade
2012.08.21.05:22
Microsoft on Monday began taking orders for the $14.99 Windows 8 upgrade promised to customers who purchased a new Windows 7-powered PC in the last 11 weeks.

Microsoft radically overhauls license agreements for Windows 8
2012.08.20.12:38
For Windows 8, Microsoft has completely rewritten its license agreements, replacing legalese with plain language and for the first time allowing retail customers to legally install cheaper OEM versions. Here’s what’s new.

Windows 8 Advanced Startup Options provide major improvements
2012.08.20.10:30
Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 add several new features that give you some great options for fixing your PC.

Windows 8 System Builder Version May Come Cheap
2012.08.20.08:51
Do-it-yourselfers and users of virtual machines may have a legal, less expensive option than a full retail copy of Windows with Microsoft’s next release.

Hands on with the final build
2012.08.16.12:23
Microsoft has released the full, final version of Windows 8 to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and a free 90-day trial to everyone else. The 90-day trial brings you almost exactly to October 26, which is when Windows 8 (and various Windows 8 and Windows RT devices)

Tell your Windows 8 PC that you trust it
2012.08.07.10:55
If you designate a PC or device as trusted, you can synchronize many settings across those devices using cloud services.

What to expect from the Windows 8 rollout
2012.08.01.22:33
On the first day of August, Microsoft announced that its final, final version of Windows 8 is ready.

Microsoft’s Windows 8 Released to Manufacturers
2012.08.01.12:56
Looks like Microsoft Windows 8 is one step closer to its official version. Microsoft has released its upcoming Windows 8 operating system to manufacturers, largely considered to be the final step before general availability. Chloe Albanesius gives us details on the newest version to be released.

Windows 8 is shaping up to be the most secure desktop and mobile OS
2012.07.30.10:35
After a week of rampant hacking at the Black Hat and DEF CON security conferences in Las Vegas, one operating system surprisingly escaped unscathed: Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8. Will the new OS be the most secure desktop OS out there — and perhaps the most secure mobile OS, too?

How to Set Up Multiple Monitors In Windows 8
2012.07.29.18:00
Many multimonitor enhancements are coming with Windows 8. We show you what they are and how to take advantage of them with Intel, Nvidia, and AMD graphics processors.

How to add Windows Media Center to Windows 8
2012.07.27.06:57
Windows Media Center will only be available as an Add-on for Windows 8. Greg Shultz shows how to download and install it.

The 10 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts you need to remember
2012.07.27.06:57
There are 100+ keyboard shortcuts available for Windows 8, but there are a small number you’ll want to remember because you’ll use them often.

Antivirus on Windows 8: Looking at Your Options
2012.07.25.18:38
Windows 8 will come with bundled antivirus software, but will you need to supplement it with other programs? We look at some of your options.

Windows 8 Features That Will Benefit Businesses
2012.07.23.18:00
Even though Windows 8 won’t be officially released until October 26, its Metro user interface and Microsoft’s decision to remove the Start menu have already received lots of criticism. Some observers have gone so far as to predict that Windows 8 will reduce productivity in office environments.

Microsoft’s Windows 8 enterprise prospects: It’s complicated
2012.07.23.07:35
Half of enterprises are Windows 7. Do we really expect those companies to move to Windows 8 even if there are benefits? And can slow movers go from XP to Windows 8?

Protect your data with Windows 8 Storage Spaces
2012.07.23.09:41
Protect your data in Windows 8 with this step-by-step process of setting up a Storage Spaces configuration.

Windows 8’s delivery date: October 26
2012.07.18.14:03
Microsoft and partners will make Windows 8 available on new PCs and via various upgrade programs on October 26, officials are saying.

Windows 8 May Not be Sold Solo
2012.07.13.08:05
Consumers may have access to OEM editions usually sold by hardware partners, which cost less but come with less support and flexibility.

It’s official: Windows 8 to be generally available in late October
2012.07.10.11:16
Microsoft officials finally confirmed on July 9 that Windows 8 is on track to be released to manufacturing by the first week of August and to be available by late October.

Is Microsoft changing its policy on System Builder licensing for Windows 8?
2012.07.09.14:00
In a paragraph tacked into the end of last week’s announcement of cheap Windows 8 upgrades, Microsoft appears to have made a significant change to its Windows licensing rules. What’s really going on?

Better troubleshooting with the Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab
2012.07.05.09:58
The Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab has many new features and provides users with more detailed information than ever.

Windows 8 Pro Upgrade: Your FAQs Answered
2012.07.03.06:19
When Windows 8 launches later this year you’ll be able to upgrade to the pro version of Microsoft’s newest desktop OS for just $40 for a limited time. The deal will apply to a broad base of current Windows users including those running Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Windows 8 Upgrade Offer: $40, Even if Upgrading From Win XP
2012.07.03.03:16
The promotion runs through January 31, 2013, and applies to purchases made through Windows.com.

Windows 8 Supposedly to Be Delivered to Manufacturers in July
2012.07.02.03:17
Getting Windows 8 to partners by July is important for Microsoft for several reasons.

Windows 8 Migration: Why, When and How
2012.07.02.03:17
Windows 8 machines are coming out sometime this fall, but that doesn’t mean businesses should shift to panic mode to upgrade their corporate desktops and laptops, experts say.

Microsoft details its Windows 8 upgrade plans
2012.06.29.07:23
Microsoft is getting closer to the Windows 8 finish line, and is finalizing details like its upgrade paths from older Windows releases to the coming version.

Set up a Windows 8 shutdown shortcut
2012.06.29.06:48
You can indeed shutdown a device running Microsoft Windows 8. One easy way to accomplish the task is by using a desktop shortcut.

Where we stand — and are going — with Windows 8
2012.06.27.22:33
Work on Windows 8 is in the home stretch, but predicting its success is still pure speculation — probably more so than with any previous Windows release.

Get more out of your devices with the Windows 8 Microsoft Device Center
2012.06.26.07:44
With a whole new user interface, the Microsoft Device Center allows you to configure the special features on your Microsoft mouse or keyboard.

Open links in the Windows 8 desktop Internet Explorer every time
2012.06.22.07:15
If you run Windows 8 on a desktop PC you are going to want to tweak Internet Explorer to avoid the Metro version of the browser.

Open links in the Windows 8 desktop Internet Explorer every time
2012.06.21.12:23
If you run Windows 8 on a desktop PC you are going to want to tweak Internet Explorer to avoid the Metro version of the browser.

The evolution of Windows 8 is about to take another leap forward
2012.05.10.10:52
Ready or not, Microsoft Windows 8 is on the way, and you’ll get your next preview look in early June.

Windows 8 Dumps Default DVD Playback
2012.05.10.04:03
Microsoft’s Windows 8 will not ship with support for DVD playback. It says DVD playback will require a “marginal cost” OS upgrade or a third-party solution.

Taking stock of the Windows 8 versions
2012.04.25.22:33
There was hope that Microsoft would finally reduce the version complexity and give us — well, uh — just Windows 8. But in an April 16 post, Microsoft’s irrepressible Brandon LeBlanc announced the range of Windows 8 versions/SKUs the company plans to offer.

What exactly do you get with Windows 8 Pro?
2012.04.17.20:28
Windows 8 will come in only two retail flavors. One is the base edition, with no fancy marketing label, nothing to say it’s a home or consumer edition. So what do you get with the Pro edition? The list of Pro-only features is short and to the point. No complex matrix required.

Free cheat sheet of 100 Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
2012.04.11.12:36
Get your very own Microsoft Windows 8 free downloadable cheat sheet of 100 keyboard shortcuts.

Step by step: How to safely test-drive Win8
2012.03.14.22:34
Using safe, free virtual PC software, you can set up and run the Windows 8 Consumer Preview inside your current PC without affecting your other programs or your installed version of Windows.

How to get a Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8
If you want to change the Windows 8 start menu  back to the Windows 7 version, here’s what you need to do:
1.Launch the registry editor (win+r > regedit >enter)
2.Drill down to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
3.Double-click on RPEnabled
4.Change the value from 1 to  (zero)
5.Tap enter or click OK

Restore the Start Menu and disable Metro UI in Windows 8
2012.03.03.11:28
The answer comes in the form of a tool called ViStart, a tool initially developed to give Windows XP a Windows Vista/7 style Start Menu.

Shortcuts and surprises in the Windows 8 Consumer Preview
2012.03.02.07:16
Save a custom refresh point   This is one of the coolest tricks of all. Windows 8 includes a Refresh option, which you can use to restore your system to an earlier point, without wiping out your data files. By default, the refresh image is the clean install that your PC started with.   But you might prefer to roll back to a different state—after you’ve set up your favorite programs and tweaked them to your liking, for example.   To create a custom refresh image, you need to use the Windows 8 command line, specifically  the Recimg utility. Using this tool lets you create an image that includes Windows desktop programs and settings as well as all Windows system files in their current state. It doesn’t include Metro style apps or synced settings, which are restored when you log in with a Microsoft account.   To create a custom refresh image, open an administrative Command Prompt window (it’s an option on the power menu when you right-click in the lower left corner), and enter this command:
recimg /createimage directory
where directory is the local folder in which you want to install the image.   On my test system, I created a folder called Recover, in the root of the C: drive. Here’s what the output looked like:   http://i.zdnet.com/blogs/eb-win8cp-recover-image.png
The file it creates is a Windows Installer image. Because the image doesn’t include any data files, it’s relatively small. On a clean installation of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, it occupied less than 7GB.

Getting started with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview
This release will stop working on January 15, 2013.
You’ve got questions about the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Ed Bott’s got answers. Here’s what you need to know before you begin testing.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO images
ISO public key:  DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J
Windows 8 Consumer Preview FAQ key:  NF32V-Q9P3W-7DR7Y-JGWRW-JFCK8

Windows 8 SKUs mentioned on HP.com
Windows 8 SKUs get a shout-out in some recent documentation on HP.com. Are they the real deal, document placeholders, or something else altogether?

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Could Launch Feb 29
Microsoft may launch the Consumer Preview (read: “open beta”) of Windows in on Feburary 29th. Members of the press recently recieved an invitation to a special Windows 8 Customer Preview event in Barcelona as part of the Mobile World Congress trade show. The event is on the 29th, and it is assumed that the Customer Preview will be made available to the public in conjuction with it.

Expect Windows 8 in October
Microsoft is aiming for October to release the commercial version of Windows 8, based on comments attributed to a Microsoft spokeswoman at CES.

Virtual W8 64-bit
Sep 24, 2011 @ 14:09
How to Download and Install Windows 8 Into a Virtual Machine
Here’s how to download and install the Windows 8 Developer Preview into a virtual machine on your PC.
Windows 8:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516

Three More Hidden Features
2011-06-13 07:38
Some interesting hidden features.

Microsoft Introduces Windows 8
2011.06.06.07:54
Microsoft gives the world a glimpse of Windows 8, a tablet-friendly overhaul to its operating system.

10 Hidden Features in Windows 8
2011.06.01.14:25
Windows 8 is coming in 2012: Here’s an early look at 10 major new features and areas of improvement.

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