The first thing to do with Win8.1 is

What should I do first after installing the new system? Perhaps some netizens will think that this problem is very "2", and of course, after the new system is installed, it is used. 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 before using it. Things you need to know.

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 be different in function, of course, at the price There will be differences.

Win8.1 View System Version Method:

1) Win8.1 Unique Method

Call out the right Charm menu and click “Set” menu, then click at the bottom "Change computer settings"; then click on the first item in the navigation panel "Computers and Devices" & mdash; & mdash; & ldquo; Computer Information & rdquo;, basic hardware information and operating system versions are displayed here.
View Windows System Version Type

2) Traditional Viewing Method

Open File Explorer, right click “This computer” and 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.

Learn about the main changes in 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 There are all aspects of the way, 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 have been a lot of articles about Windows 8.1 major updates, and Xiaobian has also written it on the same day, so it is not here. Repeat, just list the general update outline, if you want to know more, you can click here to view the details of the main update of Windows8.1.

New Start Screen Tile Size;

Enhanced Custom Settings Options;

Desktop Experience Improvements;

Modern Style Apps with Same Screen Display Enhanced;

New and improved Win8 built-in applications;

Application management classification and sorting;

Smarter and more powerful Windows 8.1 search, bing search;

Improved keyboard and mouse experience;

Faster and better IE11;

Allows 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 notes

The fourth file explorer and this computer

Windows 8.1 for two commonly used objects Renamed, 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 to 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 name of this computer is easier to understand

Another new name is: this computer, its predecessor is familiar with "my computer", and it 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 start screen tile (similar to the position indicated by the white line below)
There is a small arrow on the

This small arrow is basically caused by the improper installation of the application, 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 the "Previous Windows installation", and finally the cleanup wizard to complete the cleanup.

3, adjust the system settings to suit your 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.
Synchronization Settings Panel

Summary

These things are not mandatory for everyone to do, but if you do these preparations in advance, in the course of the Windows 8.1 experience later It will be much more convenient, at least there will be no feeling of headless flies, especially for users who are new to Windows 8.1.