Windows 8.1

A presentation on quick description about windows 8.1 which helps you to have a basic idea about windows 8.1 Operating System.

1. MAHAKAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UJJAIN (M.P.) A PPT ON “ WINDOWS 8.1” PREPARED BY:- Parakh Maheshwari 3 rd year/5 th Sem

2. CONTENTS:- Windows 8.1 Introduction and Overview Why Windows 8.1 Features “free upgrade” process Editions of Windows 8.1 Market Shares of Windows 8.1 Minimum System Requirement Devices Based on Windows 8.1 Conclusion

3. WINDOWS 8.1 INTRODUCTION: Windows 8.1 is a version of Windows NT family of operating systems and an upgrade for Windows 8. Windows 8.1 is Microsoft's latest Operating System designed to run on laptops, desktops and tablets. Windows 8.1 is now installed as default on all(most) new PC’s and laptops and on new Tablets like Microsoft Surface. It was reached general availability on October 17, 2013. Apps from the Windows Store. Built for touch PCs and tablets.

4. Company /  Developer : Microsoft Released to Manufacturing : August 27, 2013 General Availability : October 17, 2013 Latest release: 8.1 with Update 1 (v6.3.9600) / April 8, 2014 Platforms: x86,  x64, ARMv7 Preceded by: Windows 8 (2012) Official website: windows.microsoft.com Start screen on Windows 8.1 with update 1

5. WINDOWS 8.1 OVERVIEW:

6. WINDOWS 8.1 CHARMS

7. Windows 8.1 restores the Start Icon which was removed in windows 8 Windows 8.1 Desktop

8. PC Settings Click on “Change PC Settings” PC Settings 10

9. PC Settings (cont.) 11

10. WHY GO TO WINDOWS 8.1: Ability to Boot direct to Desktop(i.e. avoid `Start Screen`). Better User interface, including partially restored old Windows Start button . Easy shutdown Bug fixes More……..

11. UPDATE TO WINDOWS 8.1 Key issues to allow Windows 8.1 update: You must have a valid Windows 8 version on your PC/laptop or tablet You must make sure all Windows 8 updates have been applied before applying the windows 8.1 update. Normally get Windows 8.1 update via windows ‘Store”. Can also go here and download only from within Windows 8.

12. EDITIONS: Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Enterprise

13. Minimum System Requirement: If you want to run Windows 8.1 on your PC, here's what it takes: Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

14. SOME DEVICES BASED ON WINDOWS 8.1:

15. CONCLUSION: I would like to conclude my seminar on the basis of following points: Windows 8.1 runs well on lower performance machines All new laptops/desktops will have Windows 8.1 pre-installed App store limited in Apps at the moment but should improve Windows 8.1 provides fastest shutdown as compared to other OS The “Search” function is extremely powerful, Will search your computer or the web or both Touch Screen functionality may become more robust in the future.

16. Reference: http://www.cengage.com/resource_uploads/downloads/1285168968_406915.pdf http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/products-and-technologies/windows-8-1/compare/default.aspx http://a2cat.sirinc2.org/2013_presentations/nov_2013_win_8-1.ppt http://www.slideee.com/slide/windows-8-1-seminar-presentation http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2013/05/30/continuing-the-windows-8-vision-with-windows-8-1/ http://www.microsoft.com/global/enus/windows/business/PublishingImages/Devices/TabletAnd2in1s/M S_Surface_Pro2.png http://lifehacker.com/5839777/first-look-at-whats-new-in-windows-8.1

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