Blue Screen of Death in Windows 8

The developers at Microsoft also have a sense of humor. Well-known Blue Screen of Death in Windows 8 got a funny look. Now on the floor of the display sad smiley, and, of course, information about the problem. Smile in half the screen looks really funny. Especially when you consider that it appears in the difficult moments of your computer.



In addition to the smiley blue screen of death in Windows 8 hits and others - so that the screen is actually blue. Sounds like nonsense, but if you have installed previously leaked to the network copy of Windows 8 , you may notice that there was a blue screen of death is not blue, and black. Many speculated that he will remain so, but the color came back to the usual range. This is not the first difference of colors blue screen of death. The beta version of Windows 98 blue screen of death was red, but in the final release yet again changed to blue. Why the software giant is so played with the flowers, it is unclear whether the developers are hesitant to change the color, whether it is constructive osobennsot predreliznogo versions.

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Windows 8 was launched on the Microsoft Surface

Once the first build of Windows 8 has been published on the official site, inquiring minds have started to test as soon as possible. Joshua Blake, the world's first tried to install Windows 8 on Microsoft Surface - and he did it! Blake used the version provided on the first day of the conference Build. After simple manipulations guy installed a Microsoft Surface a new operating system ... he intended no compatibility or big problems with work, but got the OS "as a native." All the basic functions of Windows 8 work fine; it can be seen on the video made by Blake.



However, there are some missing functions, so for example, initially the touch screen Microsoft Surface can be used from any angle, but when running Windows 8, available angles decreased dramatically. Blake praised the system for what it is so well initially compatible, as is expected in the future will be a special build of Windows 8, specifically for Microsoft Surface. But praise is not without its critics is something useful, so Blake and added a drop of censure. For example, sometimes the unit responded to the command only the second time, or conversely too responsive to the casual touch. But in general, Microsoft Surface has shown excellent results, even with non-native OS.



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Windows Store

All Metro applications will be distributed through a special store of Windows 8. Before hitting "to showcase" all applications will be tested for malicious content - it will help to minimize the viruses your computer.



Download your application in Windows Store can any developer by filling out the required fields. In addition to information, Ted Dworkin, responsible for Windows Store, opened another and the system interface. It is built on the same API, and that Win RT, and technology is made on HTML5 and java script. All applications have not only a full description, but short - it will help consumers quickly navigate through all the proposals. In addition to the basic information required by paragraph is an indication of the developer bit system, each application would be contrary information, it supports 32-bit system or 64. Dvorkin has refused to disclose the monetary aspect; we are unknown plans Microsoft on the distribution of income and expenses.



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500 000 downloads Windows Developer Preview 8

One day, Windows 8 is available for download, as it has already downloaded more than half a million people. This is a real sensation, apparently, the system will be successful with customers, if so many people interested in Windows 8 Developer Preview, how much will be interested in the final version! CEO of Microsoft - Steve Ballmer, in the second day Build announced from the stage, which was downloaded 500,000 copies of Windows 8. Video about Windows 8, added June 1 by Microsoft on YouTube, viewed by more than 6 million people, and such high levels of Windows 8 seeks, wherever he came, now we see a huge number of downloads in such a short period of time.


At the moment of speech, the popularity of Windows 8 , the screen shown quote the people who shared his opinion on Twitter. Share your thoughts and you can, add enough to record the tag # bldwin.

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Windows 8 will support NFC

NFC stands for Near Field Communication, in practice, and looks like a transfer of content from your device, the "neighbor" with his own fingers - Touch gestures. Content by "zapulivaniya" can exchange all devices equipped with NFC chip. So if you own a modern stitch, you'll be happy too early, most likely, he does not have the right chip. However, in the future, the widespread installation of NFC. Such a move by Microsoft, as an addition to the operating system function that is not supported by one-hundredth share of all the devices, means that the company has a good sight for the future.



The main developer of NFC - NXP Semiconductors, confirmed that work closely with the software giant, while creating the drivers for Windows 8 . Plates, presented at the conference Build, were equipped with these chips. On the technological innovations that have been shown at the conference, read the next articles.

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System Requirements Windows 8

Today, however, became known specific minimum requirements. So, in order that the system was working and the computer must have a minimum: - 1 GHz (GHz) processor or better for both versions (32-bit (x86) 64-bit) - 1 Gigabyte (GB) memory for the (32-bit) and 2 GB of RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB of free hard disk space for the 32 bit version and 20 GB for Windows 8 64-bit - DirectX 9, WDDM 1.0 or newer versions - If the device is a touch screen, it must support multi-touch.



Agree, a truly ridiculous claims, the modern personal computer meets them at least 200%, but there is a reason why Microsoft has been forced to make just such an unpretentious system - this cause tablet. They are often the device is not as powerful components, as desired, and that would have Windows 8 had the opportunity to capture market Tablet PCs, the software giant originally developed the system with an eye to the power of touch devices.

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Download Windows 8 with an official source

Microsoft will lay out a network build of Windows 8 to third-party software developers and the curious people could learn from them. Stephen promised - Stephen did. Already a few hours from the Microsoft website to download an official build of Windows 8 . There are three versions: - 64-bit with a set of development tools, - 64-bit - 32 bit - all the links are to direct download.


Enjoy, and test the new system. No other activations and is not required, simply place and start work. Microsoft is not providing support according to the versions, so that in case of problems, in a support pointless to ask for support, but the report your bugs on the contrary you need it you can help make the system better.

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BUILD: The speed of Windows 8

Do you think your fast is Windows 7? Far from it! Microsoft's managed to significantly improve Windows 8, now that the system consumes much less resources and can run even on older computers.

Steven Sinofsky did not just say that the system of taxing, but also from some old laptop got Lenovo, showing his audience, and make sure everyone that Windows 8 is able to run properly even on the "outdated" hardware.

But the rant is desirable to confirm something, Steven Sinofsky knows it, and so as not to be unfounded, he led a comparative graph, the consumption of resources in Windows 7 and Windows 8 - the difference in the face. 8 Windows to easily wipe away the nose of his predecessor, and really start even the old, weak or iron. Of course, we should not expect miracles in such a case, but the fact that the new system has become less gluttonous than the old one is amazing.

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