Windows 8 Normal Edition has castrated the "Network ID" modification function

Computer Store News The latest version of Windows 8 Release Preview is 8370. According to the units and individuals who have got the latest version, the new version of Windows 8 has been greatly improved and it is worthy of everyone's expectations.

From previous reports, we know that Windows 8 is finally defined as three separate SKU versions, Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT.

Windows 8 is a basic product for users. It has the basic functions of Windows 8, and is mainly used for consumer PC products. Pro is a product that adds encryption, virtualization, PC management tools and domain connectivity, along with a Windows Media Center application. Windows RT is a standalone version that works on the ARM platform. It is expected that the tablet will be installed on the tablet. Although the Metro interface is also used, their applications are not compatible with each other.

Microsoft has done more serious work on the refinement of the version. The Windows 8 regular version has also made a lot of clear cuts in function compared to the Pro version, from the already exposed images. Look, Microsoft's "castration" work has basically been completed.

Windows 8 Pro

Windows 8 Core Normal Edition

First, Microsoft believes that users of Windows 8 Standard Edition no longer need to join a domain, so they have removed their modifications. “Network ID” function. In addition, Microsoft also canceled the remote desktop function of the Windows 8 regular version. It is also understandable that there are not many opportunities for low-cost home computers to connect to remote computers.

Finally, let's take a look at the difference between Windows 8 Pro and the regular version. You can determine the specific version selected after Windows 8 is released according to the actual situation.

1. Upgrade directly from Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate. If you are going to go directly to the upgrade installation route in the future, and you have Win7 Pro/Fairball installed on your computer, then you really need Win8 Pro.

2, BitLocker and BitLocker To Go. It provides disk partition-based encryption, including mobile hard disk, U disk can be fully encrypted. If you have important business data, or sensitive personal data stored on your computer/USB disk, you need to have encryption protection. Even if the storage device is lost, it will not cause data leakage. Then Win8 Pro with BitLocker function is you. needs.

3, Encrypting File System (Encrypting File System). It protects against folders or files and is useful for small amounts of data protection without the need for full disk encryption. With BitLocker, if you need to protect some data on your computer, you need to choose Win8 Pro.

4, Hyper-V client. This is a system service-based virtualization solution. It is also the first time to integrate a virtual machine client into the system. If you need to use a virtual machine frequently, you can choose Win8 Pro.

5. Boot from the virtual hard disk. . It allows you to create a virtual hard disk in the Hyper-V client and then boot your physical computer from this virtual hard disk. Again, it's a virtual machine-related feature.

6, domain join. If your computer needs to log in to an Active Directory-based domain, then you need Windows 8 Pro.

7. Group Policy. Policy-based management technology is only available with Win8 Pro.

8, remote desktop (server). While any version of Win8 can use Remote Desktop to access other computers or servers, only Win8 Pro can make your computer an object that can be accessed remotely.

9, Windows Media Center. This is also a unique feature of Win8 Pro.

If you really need one or more of these features and there are no other ways to do it, then you really need the Windows 8 Pro version.

If you find that you can't use the above Win8 Pro features, then you can choose Windows 8. As for Windows RT, ordinary users can temporarily ignore it.