Windows 8 Pro
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Windows 8 Pro gives you new levels of productivity, security, and mobility with great performance.
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Overview
Beautiful, Fast, Fluid
Windows has been reimagined to focus on your life. The beautiful, fast, and fluid design is perfect for a range ofhardware: From compact, touch-enabled tablets and lightweight laptops, to PCs and large, powerful all-in-ones withhigh-definition screens.
Windows 7, only better
Windows 8 is built on the rock-solid foundation of Windows 7, but it’s been improved on allfronts. You can install Windows 8 on the same hardware that powers Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, andyou’ll love how it works on new devices, too. Windows 8 was designed with Windows 7 apps in mind, because youprobably have older apps you need to use.
Cloud-connected with your Microsoft account
Sign in to your Windows 8 device with your Microsoft account and you’re immediately connectedto the people, files, and settings you care about. Your PC comes to life with all the things that make Windows yours,including your Start page, themes, language preferences, browsing history, and browser favorites.
It's all about the apps
In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse great apps, all grouped in easy-to-findcategories. We highlight great apps for you and provide quick access to frequently downloaded apps. You won’t have toworry about buying something you don’t want because you can try before you buy, if the app supports it.
Easily connect to your work network
Manage devices, security and IT policies more easily with Domain Join and Group Policy. DomainJoin connects Windows 8 Pro devices to your business network domain for easy device management. Group Policy helpsenforce password rules and IT policies, as well as makes managing user access a snap.
Encrypt your data with BitLocker
BitLocker drive encryption helps protect corporate data on mobile PCs that include a TPM chip.BitLocker now encrypts hard drives more quickly, helping to keep your data safe without interrupting yourproductivity. BitLocker now supports encrypted drives, too.
Work from almost anywhere
Remote Desktop Connection lets you connect to your work computer from home and access all ofyour programs, files, and network resources as though you were actually sitting in front of your computer atwork.
The Microsoft difference
Up and running: We're here for you.
We're the company that built Windows and Office—so we know Microsoft software better than anybody else. Nomatter what help you may need with downloading or installing Windows or Office, we've got the expertise youneed.
We'll give you the free phone and chat support you need until your software is working just the way you wantit.
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Required Processor
1 GHz or faster
Required Memory
2 GB
Required Hard Disk Space
20 GB
Required Display
1366 x 768 screen resolution
Required Connectivity
Internet access (fees may apply)
Required Video Card
1366 × 768 screen resolution, DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
Other System Requirements
Microsoft account required for some features | Watching DVDs requires separate playback software | Windows Media Center license sold separately. See for full details.