A walk through about new features in Windows 8

1. Meet new Windows 8
Presentation by
Shyam Sasindran, MVP

2. Modern UI
Modern UI a.k.a Metro UI
•Tiles – Live Tiles
•Tiles are shortcuts of programs, Metro applications, Web pages etc.

3. The Windows Store
• Thousands of free and paid applications
• Synced with you Windows account
• Touch based application only
• Prevent non-store app installation

4. Secure Boot with UEFI
• Prevents “unauthorized” operating
Better
systems and software from loading
Security
during the startup process
• Microsoft signed Bootloaders only
• Prevent Rootkit infection
Ideal for
• Powered by UEFI (Unified Extensible cooperate
Firmware Interface) environments

5. Improved Task Manager
• Task Manager similar to
Process Explorer
• Normal and Advance view
• Ability to restart services like
Explorer.exe
• Disable Startup items
• New tab called “App History”
for Metro apps
• Improved UI

6. Improved Windows Explorer
• New “Office Styled Ribbon”
• Ability to mount VHD, ISO and IMG
• Advance Copy / Move options
• New Quick access toolbar

7. Other Features:
• Deep integration with Windows Essential account
• Very fast start-up by Hybrid Boot
• Hyper-V Support
• Native USB 3.0 Support
• Improve Multi Monitor support
• Improved Repair & Recovery options
• File History (Like Time Machine in MAC)
• Windows To Go
• Touch based Internet Explorer 10

9. Thank You...