Windows 8 - The operating system belonging to the Windows NT family in the line next after Windows 7 and before Windows 8.1. Developed by Microsoft Corporation. Version of the nucleus - 6.2. Received on October 26, 2012. As of July 2017, the share of the Windows 8 operating system among the world used in the world to access the Internet is 9.6% and ranks third after Windows 7. The server version is Windows Server 2012. For July 2013, 100 million licenses were sold. . Support for Windows 8 Microsoft Corporation is discontinued January 12, 2016.

Unlike Windows 7 and Windows Vista, there are no Starter, Ultimate, Home Premium and Home Basic editions. All versions have the ability to use language packs, which will allow to use several user interface languages. This feature was previously only available in Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise. However, in China, and in a small number of other emerging markets, Windows 8 edition will be offered without this feature.
Windows 8 has four basic editions:

• Windows 8 Core (includes Windows 8 SL)
  
• Windows 8 pro
  
• Windows 8 Enterprise
  
• Windows RT (for devices on ARM processors,not available on PC )
  

Windows 8 core
The basic edition of the system. Contains features aimed at the home market segment and contains all the major new features, including the Start Screen, Tiled Interface, Windows Store, IE 10, account integration, and more.
Windows 8 SL
Single Language or “For One Language” - a regional version of Windows 8 Core, which can only use one language pack. Do not worry, this does not mean that when you press Ctrl + Shift you will not change the language, or you can not add any other language to the language bar. Just when you install the system, only one system interface language will be available to you.
Windows 8 pro
Analogue of Windows 7 Ultimate. It is aimed at enthusiasts and business users; it includes all the capabilities of the system: a remote desktop server, domain entry, file system encryption, hypervisor, virtual disk, group policies. Windows Media Center may only be available for Windows 8 Pro, as a paid update.
Windows 8 Enterprise
Provides all the features of Windows 8 Pro, with additional features for IT organizations (see table below). This edition will be available only for Software Assurance (corporate contingent).
Windows RT
It will be available only pre-installed on ARM devices, tablet PCs. It will include a set of office applications optimized for the touch screen, support for encryption capabilities. Multiple business oriented features.

Country related requirements:
• ... N: for Europe, without IE and Windows Media Player. Contains links to software alternative to Internet Explorer.
•… K: for Korea. Contains links to software, alternative to Windows Live Messenger and Windows Media Player.
• ... KN: for Korea and Europe, without Windows Media Player and Windows Live Messenger.
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Main

• FAQ -frequently asked Questions
  
• List of hot keys (Table)
  
• Get the rights of the system administrator
  
• Transferring personal data to Windows 8 RP
  
• Antivirus Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection
  
• Flash activation on selected sites in tile IE
  
• Installing the second system on the VHD
  
• Sidebar process (gadgets)
  
• Menu editor Win + X
  
• Turn on Aero Glass

Start menu options

• Start8andstill
  
• Classic shell
  
• Handy Start Menu
  
• Start Menu Reviver
  
• Start Menu 8

Customization

• Screen customization Start
  
• Customization of shortcuts on the start screen
  
• Customization of icons in the explorer
  
• Windows manager

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