![]() Where versions of Windows prior to Windows 8 operated from something called the Windows desktop, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 hide the desktop (it’s still there, just buried) and the old Start menu and instead rely on a tile-based Start screen. Naturally, all these Windows 8 changes carry over to Windows 8.1.įor most users, the most different part of Windows 8/8.1 is the graphical user interface, or GUI. Options to both refresh and reset the operating system in case of severe system problems were added.The Windows Defender antivirus/antispyware tool was included, free of charge.The Task Manager tool was completely overhauled to make it more functional.Windows Explorer was renamed to File Explorer, with a new ribbon interface.Internet Explorer 10 was included, in both desktop and full-screen Modern versions.Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud storage service was integrated into the Windows operating system.The concept of online user accounts was introduced, so you could log into Windows using your Microsoft account information.All the “gadgets” from the traditional desktop were removed.The desktop’s translucent “Aero” interface was changed to a flatter, nontransparent look.Touchscreen operation was introduced for the Modern interface (actually, Microsoft designed the Modern interface for touchscreen use).Full-screen Modern apps were introduced, along with a new online Windows Store to purchase and download them. ![]()
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