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Overview of Windows 8 Consumer Preview


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This is an article which gives an overview of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. As we are in the eve of release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview by the end of this month, here by this article you will understand the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.

Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System is a 32/64 bit multitasking operating system for ARM, AMD, Intel and other later microprocessor.

Key goals of Windows 8 Consumer Preview operating system are user friendly,saves time,more secure,highly flexible and having transformation of operating system to metrostyle environment with new impressive applications like videos, photos and programming interface.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Better networking and device experience, dramatic performance improvement for the desktop and large microprocessors. Numerous features have been added to automatically repair problems in application and operating system itself.

User Interface of Windows 8 Consumer Preview


1. Only 8 seconds to load itself once the pc turned on.

2. New start screen with applications used with touch screen device like tablets and having live tiles it display information on start screen.

Login
First the lock screen that shows time,date and more.To unlock by touch device or with mouse then login screen to type password.

Start Screen
After entered with login password the screen complete with tiles.we can get news feeds, games from internet explorer.

User Account
We can add new account or can change password that includes pin or "picture pass".

Share Screen
1. We can share text, images through shared menu. Also,can send information too in twitter email so on.

2. In control panel we can adjust apps and send stuffs to other devices like attachable TVS.

Log Off
User tile can help to lock and logoff the machine and also it customize user profile.

Driver Installation of Windows 8 Consumer Preview


1. To install driver we should find out brand name and license number then go to manufacturers website
2. From the numerous models choose our model
3. Check windows 8 driver available for the model if it is downloaded and installed on your system
4. After installation have to rename the computer name
5. To rename by right clicking the computer icon from desktop after login select properties from the list
6. From work group settings click change setting link
7. Click in name tab to change the computer name and typing new name and click in information box
8. Then to restart the computer

Font Installation of Windows 8 Consumer Preview


1. Customized fonts are necessary to be installed and for international language
2. Well known fonts are always added to windows8 operating system
3. To install some special extra fonts copy the font file and add to windows 8 computer from its source location
4. To login windows 8 with administrative privilege and clicking on control panel section and selecting more setting it shows next window
5. Select small icons from drop down list from view menu and select small icons
6. Click font option and paste the copied font file
7. To right click at any space from content menu click paste to add new font
8. Then new fonts will be added to operating system

Basic Operation of Windows 8 Consumer Preview


Refresh
* Easy to refresh and to retain all document, personal settings and apps.
* We can also reload when pc not working well and fast the installation of windows.

Reset
In windows 8 it will allow to do complete reset and it restores pc to an appropriate state.

Drag and Drop
Drag and drop operation is easier than cut, copy and paste. To move file to new location, click and hold on the tile and drag to the location we prefer.

Multiple Monitor Support
Microsoft windows 8 provide better multiple monitors support.

Overview of Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Features of Windows 8 Consumer Preview


1. We can share information between one to one application and run two applications side by side to resize them
2. We can copy all current apps to individual dialog boxes for each app
3. We can also see most visited page and favorites pinned to the page
4. We have distributed file system replication service to keep data updated on
5. Every thing work on windows7 operating system will work on windows 8 operating system too
6. It includes updated setup with new themes a new background on the start screen with visual design

Security
* Windows 8 is more reliable and secure. Windows defender can find viruses not just spy ware encrypts hard drives and which speeds up processes. Automatic scanning of USB drive used to boot up operating system.

* Secondary login method gives protection to customers for providing large amount of permutations.

Compatibility
Windows 8 operating system is more compatible with x86 microprocessors. It supports many languages and supports metro style apps such as java script and html, visual basic,c++ and c#. IE10 is available for a metro style app and as desktop apps.
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