What should I do first after installing the new system? Perhaps some netizens will think that this problem is very “2”, and of course, it is used after the new system is installed. In fact, it's not that simple. If you are dealing with the system like Xiaobian, it's natural to use it. But if you don't pay much attention to the operating system, Xiaobian recommends not installing the new version of the operating system (or the device pre-installed with the new system), but first understand the overview of the new system. In order to quickly integrate into the use of the new system.
So, for a user who is not familiar with the operating system, what should I pay attention to in the face of the new system? The following small series takes the Windows 8.1 just released as an example, telling everyone what to know before using it. matter.
The first item to understand the system version
From WinXP, each Windows system will be divided into different sub-versions according to user positioning. Different sub-versions will have different functions, of course, there will be differences in price. .
Win8.1 View System Version Method:
1)Win8.1 Unique Method
Call out the right Charm menu and click on the “Settings” menu, then click on the bottom of the “Change PC Settings”. Then click on the first item in the navigation panel "Computers & Devices&>——"Computer Information"; The basic hardware information and operating system version are displayed here.
View Windows system version type
2)Traditional view mode
Open File Explorer, right click "This computer", select "Attributes" to view.
When you understand the system version, if you find that some features are not available, you need to do it by "Add Windows Features". This method is also suitable for version upgrades, such as upgrading from Windows 8 Standard Edition to Professional Edition.
Understanding the main updates of the new system
The second thing to understand the major changes in the new system
Every time Windows system upgrades will bring a lot of changes, from function to operation, especially like Windows 8, the change in the way of operation is particularly obvious. Although Windows 8.1 continues the foundation of Win8 in the general direction, it still makes some improvements to the feedback from a large number of users. So in the face of the new system, it is helpful for us to get started quickly by understanding important improvements and changes.
Windows 8.1 Start Screen
Windows 8.1 Main Improvements at a Glance:
There are a lot of articles about Windows 8.1 major updates, and Xiaobian has also written it on the same day, so it is not repeated here. List the general update outline. If you want to know more about it, you can click here to view the details of the main update of Windows8.1.
New start screen tile size;
Enhanced customization options;
Desktop experience improvements;
Modern style apps with on-screen display enhancements;
New and improved Win8 built-in apps ;
Application management classification and sorting;
Smarter and more powerful Windows 8.1 search, fusion bing search;
Keyboard and mouse operation experience improvement;
faster and better use of IE11;
Allow users to launch directly to the desktop;
lock screen status supports slideshow.
The third item Compatibility issue
From the feedback of a large number of users, most applications have no problem in compatibility when using Windows 8.1, except for a few games. At present, some Tencent games represented by League of Legends have compatibility problems under Windows 8.1. Players who have installed Windows 8.1 can only wait for Tencent's solution. According to Tencent's announcement, Win8.1 compatibility work is in progress, and it is already close to the time when the game can be played.
Windows 8.1 Overall compatibility is good
Other considerations
The fourth file explorer and this computer
Windows 8.1 has renamed two commonly used objects, so Knowing in advance helps everyone to use it in time, so as not to find it.
Windows Explorer is one of the most frequently used objects for users. After updating to Windows 8.1, it was renamed: File Explorer. The renamed file manager is worthy of the name. The original resource manager is to manage the files on the so-called hard disk.
The layout structure has also changed. For details, please refer to this article. Similarly, the new name is more relevant, making it easier for users who are not familiar with the computer to understand who it refers to.
Others
1. A small problem caused by an upgrade. A small arrow symbol appears in the lower right corner of the screen tile (similar to the position indicated by the white line below)
The magnetic sticker is more A small arrow
This small arrow is basically caused by the application not being properly installed, especially when upgrading from the Win8.1 preview to the official version. The solution is very simple. Clicking on the tile will jump to the store page corresponding to the app and reinstall it.
2, clean up the system old files
If you are upgrading from the old system update to Windows 8.1, then don't forget to clean up the Windows.old folder left in the system partition.
Open the Disk Cleanup Wizard of the system partition, and then click “Clean up the system file", after the scan is complete, check "Previous Windows installation", and finally go to the cleanup wizard to complete the cleanup.
3, adjust the system settings to suit your own habits
Everyone has their own habits, after installing the new system, generally have to re-adjust the settings. Of course, for users who have upgraded from Win8, if the setting option synchronization is enabled, it can save a lot of trouble.
The sync settings option for Windows 8.1 is located in the SkyDrive menu.
More, at least there will be no feeling of headless flies, especially for users who are new to Windows 8.1.