With the continuous upgrading of the system, the win8 system has been accepted by more and more netizens, but those who have just contacted the new system have to be strengthened in terms of operation. For this reason, I have summarized the difficulty in downloading and installing Win8 system. Answer, I hope to help Windows8 rookie friends to quickly start Windows8.
One: Windows 8 system Microsoft official original download address; (including Simplified Chinese version 32-bit, 64-bit)
Win8 RP June 1 release Microsoft official download address
Win8 Consumer Preview Chinese version download
Two: Windows 8 installation tutorial, a total of three;
Win8/Win7 dual system installation graphic tutorial
U disk installation Win8 dual system graphic tutorial
vbox virtual machine installation Win8 consumer preview Layout
Description: If you can not do without Win7 system, and would like to experience Win8, it is recommended to refer to the first two tutorials to install Windows 8, Win7 and Win8 dual system is relatively independent, normal use. If you just want to experience it and don't want to play Win8 in depth, then the vbox virtual machine installation is enough! Because it is still a beta version, the driver is not complete, the software incompatibility is very common, and the single system Win8 may bring you trouble. Therefore, it is recommended to use the dual system installation method.
Three: Windows 8 new interface start screen, app store, traditional desktop, super button;
start screen: log in Windows 8, you will see a brand new "start" screen, commonly used websites, applications Programs and folders are presented here, and you can always stay up-to-date on the latest status of certain applications.
The application goes online.
Traditional Desktop: Windows 8 retains the traditional desktop to connect notebooks, desktops and Win7 systems, allowing many software to continue to work. However, there are still changes, such as the start button disappears.
Super Button: We can move the mouse to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen under any interface or window, and bring up the “Super Button” to quickly perform many common operations. (Reference)
4: Summary of common operation skills of Windows 8 Metro interface;
1. Open all applications: Click the right mouse button in the blank area of the screen to pop up the application bar at the bottom of the screen, click “ All applications> can view all applications installed by the system and manually (including drawing, control panel, task manager, etc.). (Reference)
2. Fixed application with start screen: In the “All Apps” interface, right click on an application, a pop-up menu will appear at the bottom of the screen, select fixed to “Start” Lock the app on the “Start” screen. (Reference)
3. Cancel the start screen fixed application: If you don't need an application, you can right click on the application in the “Start” screen, and select the Start & rdquo; screen from the menu that pops up at the bottom. Cancel the fix. (Reference)
4. Mobile app, rearrange the start screen: use the mouse to click and drag the app, you can freely adjust their position on the "start& rdquo; screen. (Reference)
5.Multitasking: Windows 8 is also very convenient for multitasking. Move the mouse to the upper left corner of the screen, and a preview of the non-current application will appear. Click to switch. Moving the mouse down can also be selected from the list.
6. Close the app: If you want to turn off the application that is open on the screen, you can move the mouse to the top of the screen. When the mouse arrow changes to “small hand, click and drag down You can close the currently viewed app by releasing it to the bottom of the screen. (Reference)
7.Metro Instant Search, find the fastest application: no need to open any input window, just enter the content you want to find directly in the start screen, you can automatically start the search (for example: start screen input r , immediately see "Task Manager", enter k, immediately see "Control Panel". Of course, you can also click “Search” in the “Super Button” button to search at any time. It is also very convenient. (Reference)