What kind of hardware standard can install Win8.1 system to use

Knowledge Point Analysis:

Windows 8.1 can perform well on the same hardware that supports Windows 8:

· Processor: 1 GHz or faster

· Memory: 1 GB (32 bits) or 2 GB (64 bits)

· Free hard disk space: GB (32-bit) or GB (64-bit)

· Graphics card: Microsoftdirectx 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

Warning

· In order to use Windows 8.1 Preview, you must log on to your computer using a Microsoft account. The option to create a local account will be available in the final release version of Windows 8.1.

To use certain features, you also need to meet the following additional requirements:

· For a 64-bit installation of Windows 8.1 Preview, your CPU must also support cmpxchg16b, PREFETCHW, and LAHF/SAHF.

· To use touch, you need to support a multi-touch tablet or monitor.

· To access the Windows store and download and run the application, you need a valid Internet connection, at least 1024 x 768 screen resolution, and a Microsoft account.

· Internet access (may generate ISP charges).

Windows will check to see if your system meets the requirements before you update to ensure that your system supports Windows 8.1 Preview.