MS Office session 2

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2.  Describe an overview of Windows 8
 Explain the various features of windows 8
 Explain the different additions of windows 8
 Explain the use of accessories and entertainment application
in windows 8
 Explain the uses of internet explorer in windows 8
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3.  Microsoft Windows
o Operating system (OS) built by Microsoft for use on personal
computers
 Microsoft Windows 8
o Most recent version of Microsoft windows
o Considered to be Microsoft’s Premier and most sophisticated OS
o The start menu which has always been an integral part of windows
screen is replaced with the start screen in Windows 8
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4. The common features of windows are describe as follows.
 Launching of application (or apps as they are called windows 8) is easier and
faster.
 The start screen is tile based and it can be customized.
 It enables user to switch apps with ease and efficiency.
 It enables the user to snap and re-size all apps towards the size of screen,
enables the user to multi task.
 An advance and improved version of windows explorer helps organize and
search files and folders in quick and efficient manner.
 Windows store, a digital distribution platform supported by OS, enables the
user to download various games and apps.
 Microsoft account holder such as windows live messenger users ,XBOX users
or Hotmail users can login in windows 8 and have complete access to their
existing setting, file and contracts.
 Users can choose to upgrade from windows XP, windows Vista or windows 7
to windows 8 by downloading windows 8 pro from Microsoft store or the
can get it delivered as CD or DVD.
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Launching app Start Screen Snapping
Windows Explorer Windows Store Upgrading (7 to 8)

6. The four editions of widows 8 are as follows
 Windows RT
 Windows 8 (For Costumers)
 Windows 8 Pro (For Professionals/Business)
 Windows 8 Enterprise (For an Enterprise)
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Features Windows RT
(ARM)
Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8
Enterprise
Upgrades from
Windows 7 Starter,
Home Basic, Home
Premium
NO YES YES NO
Upgrades from
Windows 7
Professional,
Ultimate
NO NO YES NO
Add Features to
Windows 8
NO YES YES NO
Animated
Transitions
YES YES YES YES
App Deployment NO NO NO YES
AppLocker NO NO NO YES

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Features Windows RT
(ARM)
Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8
Enterprise
BitLocker and BitLocke
r To Go
NO NO YES YES
BITS Support NO NO YES YES
Boot from VHD NO NO YES YES
BranchCache NO NO NO YES
BitLocker and BitLocke
r To Go
NO NO YES YES
BITS Support NO NO YES YES

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Features Windows RT
(ARM)
Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8
Enterprise
Max Memory Allowed
64-bit (x64)
128GB 512GB 512GB
Max Memory Allowed
32-bit (X86)
4GB 4GB 4GB
Max Physical
Processors
2 1 2 2
Max Memory Allowed
64-bit (x64)
128GB 512GB 512GB
Max Memory Allowed
32-bit (X86)
4GB 4GB 4GB
Max Physical
Processors
2 1 2 2

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Windows 8 Windows 7
When user login they can see start
screen
When user login they only can see
desktop
User can download apps from
windows app store, both paid and
free apps are available
Widows store is not available
An antivirus program called
Defender is pre-installed in
windows 8
User need to install antivirus
program (not built-in)
Windows 8 has new Mail
application for Email
Windows 7 has windows live mail

11. User can use common utilities provided as accessories in
windows 8
 The calculator app is used for performing calculations
 The paint app help for drawing and painting task
 The WordPad and notepad app help to work with text files
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12.  Windows 8 enable user to customize the look and feel to the
desktop view
 The personalization pane has options which enables the user to
customize the background image, theme and color of the desktop
 The user can also modify their font size and text display
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13. Windows 8 offers advance and enhanced entertainment options in
comparison to the older Microsoft OS version
Entertainment functionalities available in the windows 8 are as follows
◦ Photos
◦ Camera
◦ XBOX Music
◦ XBOX Games
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14. In windows 8 users can access and organize files and folders
using the windows explorer which is now remained as a file
explorer.
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Windows 8 came with Windows Live SkyDrive
built in, giving people quicker, easier access to
their online files.

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