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1GHz or faster processor

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16GB available hard-disk space (32-bit) or 20GB (64-bit)

DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Microsoft also says, "Metro style applications have a minimum of 1,024x768 screen resolution,

and 1,366x768 for the snap feature." "Snap" refers to Windows 8's feature of automatically

resizing and positioning application Windows when you drag them to the side of the screen. And "Metro" is the now-abandoned nomenclature for Windows 8's distinct touch-oriented software

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Microsoft has suggested both "Modern UI," and "Windows 8-style UI" as alternatives, and may

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A: If you're upgrading from Windows XP or Windows Vista, you can expect to have to reinstall

any applications you might have used prior to the upgrade. Most programs that worked inWindows 7 should work in Windows 8, though. Microsoft has a Compatibility Center Web site

where you can check for specific applications and hardware devices that have been certified to

work in Windows 8. When you launch the upgrade installation, you will also receive a

compatibility report.

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