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Windows 8

Released in October 2012, Windows 8 is Microsoft's newest operating system, designed for use on tablets and PCs. Alongside the release, Microsoft opened the Windows Store with thousands of apps for use on Windows 8.

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Does Microsoft office version 2002 work with Windows 8?

Yes. As an owner of Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2010, I can fully prove that it is possible. Also, since I know a person who happens to work for Microsoft, Microsoft Office 2013 will run on Windows 8 as well (when you plan to buy it).

Do you get Microsoft Word for free with Windows 8?

Microsoft Word and the other Microsoft Office applications never come with any operating system. You have to specifically order and pay for them if you want them on a new computer.

Will Windows 8 release preview upgrade to Windows 8 pro?

Unfortuantely, Windows 8 will not release a preview upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. However, a person can probably download a demo copy of the operating system or simply look at the specs for the software to see if it's worth upgrading.

What is the activation key of windows 8?

The activation key for Windows 7 Professional can be found on the Microsoftprokey website. This website is the best place to find the key for this operating system. The key will be emailed to you after you have completed the purchase.

Do you need Windows 7 to install Windows 8?

No. You can install windows 8 directly from a USB or CD.

Can you have the Windows XP or Windows 7 start menu on Windows 8 instead of the Metro start screen?

In Windows 8 Developers Preview it was possible to just disable the Metro theme with a simple registry edit. And this brought back the Windows 7 start menu.

But in Windows 8 Consumer Preview it is no longer possible to disable the Metro theme. And in addition to that the start button or start orb has also been removed.

But you can install several third party software's that will bring back both the start orb and Windows XP,Classic Windows 98 or Windows 7 start menu.

The most well known software is Classic Shell which puts both the start orb and the Windows XP start menu into Windows 8.The latest version has been updated recently to work on Windows 8. As well as the Windows XP start menu,Classic Shell gives you the choice of other start menus,the Classic start menu or the Windows Vista or Windows 7 start menu.

The other software options are Start Menu 7 which works on Windows 8.And puts both the start orb and the Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8.

Other options are Vi Start which also puts the start orb and Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8.

And Vista start Menu which puts the Windows Vista start menu into Windows 8. But not the start orb,but you can just click on the program short cut on your desktop to bring up the start menu.

All the above programs are for Windows Vista and Windows 7 but also work on Windows 8.

What DVD maker would work on Windows 8 pro?

i have an windows 8 pro and i just have a windows movie maker

How much does it cost to have Microsoft account for Windows 8?

Almost all new laptops are windows 8. So it depends on the hardware(processor, graphics card, etc).

Does windows 8.1 have Microsoft Office?

No version of Windows automatically comes with Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office is not part of the operating system, so it is sold separately. So unless you specifically order it, or a shop is doing a deal which includes having Microsoft Office on a Windows 8.1 machine, then you won't get it.

Can I install the 2 older versions of Windows Media Player from Windows XP on Windows 7 or Windows 8?

On Windows XP as well as the default Windows Media Player 9,there are also two hidden older versions of Windows Media Player. These are Windows Media player 6.4 that can be found under file name Mplay2 and Windows Media player 5.1 which can be found under Mplayer32.

And some people prefer the older versions of Windows Media player to the latest version Windows Media player 9,10 or 11 on Windows XP.Or Windows Media Player 11 on Windows Vista and Windows Media player 11 or 12 on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Windows Media player 6.4 Mplay2 does not work on Windows Vista,or Windows 7 or Windows 8. It only works on Windows XP.

But Windows Media Player 5.1 Mplayer32 does work on both Windows 7 and Windows 8 and also on Windows Vista.

To install Windows Media Player 5.1 on Windows 7 or Windows 8. you need to have a Windows XP computer. Then on Windows XP you need to go to Windows/system32 folder on C drive and copy the mplayer32 exe file to your Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer.

Once you have copied the mplayer32 program file onto Windows 7 or Windows 8,copy and paste the program file in the Windows/system 32 folder.

Windows Media player 5.1 Mplayer32 is now installed on Windows 7 or Windows 8. And will play video and audio files without any problems. And will run alongside the latest version of Windows Media player Just like it does on Windows XP. And the above method also works for Windows Vista.

What are the diffrences between windows 8.1 and windows 8.1 pro?

The differences between windows 8.1 and windows 8.1 pro is that with the Pro version the three main differences are: 1) a system running Pro you can join a Domain 2) Pro comes with Bitlocker which allows you to encrypt your drive(s) 3) if the system is running PRO, you can Remote Desktop into that computer

How do you install Sims 3 on Windows 8?

If you downloaded it from Origin, simply install Sims 3 via Origin and after that you're ready to play. If, on the other hand, you have a Sims 3 CD, you first have to insert the CD into the CD drive on your computer. Then, run the installer and navigate through the different steps which include entering your Sims 3 serial number which can be found on the instruction booklet that came with the game and choosing the location where you want the game to be installed and after it is done you can start playing.

How long will Microsoft support Windows 8?

Windows 7 *

Service Pack 1 supported to January 13, 2015 and extended support ends January 14, 2020

Is there a free version of Windows 8?

No, the only way to get it for free was upgrading it from 7 to 8, now you can't get it for free

When will Google Chrome be released for Windows 8?

Google does not plan on ever officially supporting Windows 2000, due to it's age and not many users using it. The portable build of Google Chrome, Chromium, can be used on Windows 2000 without any major issues.

How can you find autoexecbat in Windows 8?

Yes we can. The easiest way to search for it in a Windows 7 PC is by going to My Computer and in the search box just type "autoexec.bat" (You can find the search box in the top right corner of My Computer.)

Right click on the file "autoexec.bat" and click on open file location. You will be directly taken to the files location which is most of the times this:-"C:\Windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-ntvdm-system32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_fde3cf3dd3e16d0d"

What is the basic requirements for Windows 8?

Here is the non - official Windows 8 System Requirements:

Motherboard - Asus P5GC-MX Intel 945 chipset

Processor - Intel Dual Core

RAM - 2 GB @ 1333 Mhz

Hard drive - 250 GB

Optical Drive - 20x DVD Writer

What is the maximum email attachment size for windows live mail?

live & Hotmail : 50MB

Yahoo : 20MB

Gmail : 25MB

Anything larger than that and you need to use a file upload website like SizableSend.com

How do you enable gpeditmsc in Windows 8?

Type "mmc" at Run and press enter

Click on file menu and select Add/Remove Snap-in...

now click on add and select group policy object editor and click add

now click finish.

now click close and group policy object editor will appear in the dialog box

now click ok and you will be able to access the group policy from mmc.

undo the changes you previously made that disabled gpedit.

done!

Is windows 8.1 good?

Windows 8.1 is more stable than Windows 7 because it comes with more security features and with Windows Defender as default antivirus. However, in order to have a better user experience, I recommend to have a computer or a laptop with at least 8 GB of DDR 3 memory installed.

How do you download an app on Windows 8 store?

The reason that Windows 8 paid apps are called paid is because they are not free. The only way to get the apps for free would be to download them through a bit torret.

You can use Windows 8 without intnet?

Yes,you can use Windows 8 without the internet. There are certain apps that however need the internet to function.

Does Windows 8 have the Google play store?

No, the apps found in the Google Play Store will not work on Windows 8, only on Android. The store can be accessed from the internet, though, and all of the books, music, and movies will be available through an internet browser.