Easy Windows 8 RP version tutorial

Microsoft today released the Windows8RP version (ReleasePrevIEw), including Simplified Chinese (download), Traditional Chinese and other multi-language versions. Windows 8 has changed a lot compared to Windows. Users who experience it for the first time may encounter some problems. Below we provide a simple tutorial for you to experience Windows 8.

1. Where is the "Start" button or the "Start" menu?

In Windows 8, the Start screen replaces the Start menu. You can pin applications, contacts, and websites to the Start screen for easy access to frequently used content. All applications, including apps and desktop apps installed from the Windows Store, can be accessed from the Start screen. You can organize, group, and name various applications as needed. The image and notification features show new features that make important information and updates at a glance.

To access the Start screen, swipe on the right edge of the screen and click the Start shortcut button; or, point to the top right corner of the screen with your mouse and click the Start shortcut button. You can also access the Start screen using the Windows key on your keyboard.

2, how to close the application?

In Windows 8, applications installed from the Windows Store do not affect computer performance, so there is no need to shut down. When the application is idle, Windows makes it run in the background and eventually closes it when you no longer use it. However, if you really want to close the application, you can do the following:

If you are using a mouse, click on the top of the application and drag it to the bottom of the screen.

If you are using the touch function, drag the application to the bottom of the screen.

For desktop applications, it's best to turn them off after you've finished using them, especially before turning off your computer.

3. Where is the control panel?

Windows 8 can find and change settings in several different ways: control panel, computer settings, and search capabilities. In the computer settings, you can find most of the settings you want to change.

Open the Control Panel

—Swipe on the right edge of the screen and tap Search. If you are using a mouse, point to the bottom right corner of the screen and click Search.

—Enter the Control Panel in the search box, then tap or click the application, then tap or click Control Panel.

Open Computer Settings

Swipe on the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap More Computer Settings. If you are using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, click Settings, and then click More Computer Settings.

Using Search

To quickly find individual tasks or settings, use the Search shortcut button. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and click Search. If you are using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen and click Search. Type a word in the search box and select from the list of results on the left.

4, Where is Windows MediaCenter?

Windows Media Center is not pre-installed in the Windows8ReleasePrevIEw version. To use Windows Media Center, you need to add it by following these steps:

—Swipe on the right edge of the screen and click Search. If you are using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen and click Search.

—Enter the Add feature in the search box and click or click to add the feature to Windows 8.

—Click or click I have purchased a product key.

—Enter the following product key: MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 and click Next.

—Check the box to indicate acceptance of the terms of the license agreement and click Add Features.

Your computer will reboot and Windows MediaCenter will be added to the computer and the image will be fixed to the Start screen.

5, how to play DVD?

To play a DVD in Windows8ReleasePrevIEw, you may need to add Windows MediaCenter or install a third-party application that supports DVD playback.

6. How to turn off the computer?

After using your computer, you should shut it down properly. This will not only save energy, but also help ensure safety and save your work.

—Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings. If you are using a mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen and click Settings.

—Click or click Power, then tap or click Shut Down.

Note: Shutdown and restart (or update and shutdown and update and restart) are displayed by default in the power menu. You can also add other options to this menu, such as sleep and hibernation.

Before turning off your computer, close all open desktop applications. When you shut down, you will be prompted to save all work that may be open on your desktop.