Preface
At the night of February 29, a new download boom began on the Internet. Although hot events on the Internet continue, only a few of those that can affect the nerves of global netizens at the same time, and Microsoft must be among them. This day we ushered in a brand new Windows operating system, an operating system that allows Windows 95 to lie down again. Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live, commented at the press conference that "the most easy-to-use product in history has brought the greatest improvements since Windows 95 ". Let's try Win8 together.
Preparations
VirtualBox 4.1.8 click to download
Win8 image download
Installation Steps
PS: The following is a 32-bit Chinese version of Win8 installed in VirtualBox of a 32-bit Win7 virtual machine.
1. Install and run VirtualBox 4.1.8.
2. Click the new button.
3. Enter the system name. In the operating system type, select Windows 8.
4. We recommend that you select 1024 MB for the memory, but selecting MB does not affect the subsequent running of the Win8 system, because the Win8 system does not have other large software installed.
5. Select to create a new virtual hard disk.
6. Select the VHD virtual hard disk format.
7. Select a fixed size. Of course, dynamic allocation is also acceptable.
8. Select the file storage location and set the virtual hard disk size. Set the size to 20 GB.
9. Click create.
10. After the creation is successful, you can see the configuration overview of the virtual computer. Click the create button to create the virtual computer according to the previous configuration information.
13. Select the downloaded Win8 installation image file and click Start on the main interface.
14. The Win8 installation page appears. click Next.
Enter the key, all Win8 preview key: DNJXJ-7XBW8-2378T-X22TX-BKG7J
17. Select the check box and click Next.
18. select Custom
19. Simple partitioning, of course, not partitioning. click Next.
20. Start Installation
21. Automatically Restart after installation is complete
22. After restarting, set the computer name and click Next.
23. Click to use Quick settings
24. You do not need to use a Microsoft account to log on. You can also enter a valid email address.
25. Click Local Account
26. Welcome Page
27. Enter the main system interface
28. The main interface is relatively wide. the right part of the main interface is shown below
29. Click Desktop
30. Win8 has built-in IE10
31. Settings page
32. search interface
33. Device Interface
Summary
Windows 8 consumer preview details:
- 1. Add a new icon to the Charm Bar to support custom colors;
- 2. The "show desktop" button on the right of the taskbar is canceled, but its function is retained (move the mouse over the rightmost to show the desktop );
- 3. Brand new installation file icons and installation process images.
Major changes and improvements for Windows 8:
- 1. Use Windows Live ID to log on to the system
- 2. the start button disappears.
- 3. Personalized dynamic Metro Interface
- 4. gesture operations
Other improvements and enhancements include the Server File System, rapid shutdown, enhanced kernel security, cloud services, and lower resource usage.
In summary, Windows 8 is indeed an excellent operating system. Whether it is a concise and clear operation interface, advanced Metro UI design, or more practical synchronization functions, it will bring more experience to players.
In addition, with the advent of Windows 8, the PC field is about to set off a new wave. Computers dominated by touch screens will be more active in the competition, at the same time, tablet popularity will also become increasingly popular. The arrival of Win8 indicates the beginning of a new revolution, and its revolutionary design will also subvert the user experience in the future, bringing a new era of touch.
Windows 8 has a long and narrow road ahead. It may become a sensation, but it does not have much room for mistakes.
Author Horan Zhang