The official name of Microsoft's next OS is confirmed with "Windows 8", all four editions are released

Consumer Preview released on March 1The official name of the next Microsoft's "Windows 8" OS that was made became "Windows 8" as it is.

Announcing the Windows 8 Editions


In Windows 8 which is the successor OS of Windows 7, firstly for PC and tablet with x86 processor "Windows 8"When"Windows 8 ProTwo editions will be released (32-bit version / 64-bit version). "Windows 8" will be purchased by many users, and a type that only local languages ​​are installed for China and emerging markets will be prepared. "Windows 8 Pro" is for technicians and business use, and features such as encryption, virtualization, PC management, domain connection, Windows Media Center, etc. are installed.

From "Windows 7 Starter" "Windows 7 Home Basic" "Windows 7 Home Premium" you can upgrade to both 8 and 8 Pro, "Windows 7 Professional" and "Windows 7 Ultimate" can upgrade to 8 Pro is.

Apart from these two editions,ARM architecture(Windows on ARM) for OS "Windows RTNewly appearing. This edition is pre-installed for PCs and tablets with ARM processors.

Start screen that is characteristic of Windows 8 can be used for 8, 8 Pro, and RT. You can also use the Windows Store, Internet Explorer 10, Windows Defender, evolved task manager etc in common.


The appearance of IE 10 looks like this


However, installing software developed for x86 processors, Windows Media Player only for 8 and 8 Pro, BitLocker and Group Policy, Remote Desktop function is only 8 Pro. On the other hand, RT only includes new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.

In addition, for corporate use, based on Windows 8 ProWindows 8 Enterprise"Prepared. In addition to the 8 Pro features, PC management and deployment, advanced security, virtualization, new mobility scenarios etc are installed.