Windows 8 details – Build 2011

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At Build 21011, Steven Sinofsky showed the various features of Windows 8 to its attendees. There were lots of things shown in walkthrough but i will give a short summary of it. Microsoft has also released a developers preview for download. Check that here.

  • All Windows 7 applications will run natively on Windows 8
  • Security update notifications have been minimized to the lower right of the log-in screen
  • Refreshed Windows Task Manager suspends apps when they’re not running on-screen
  • New “Reset and Refresh PC” functions enable simplified system wipe and restore
  • HyperV virtualization software comes pre-loaded on Windows 8
  • Multi-monitor support now enables a single background across screens, as well as monitor-specific task bars
  • Multi-touch support enabled for Internet Explorer 10 with both Metro UI and Desktop UI
  • SkyDrive storage support integrated into all cloud-based apps
  • Metro-style refresh for Mail, Photos, Calendar and People apps with Windows Live ID
  • First-gen Atom can run Windows 8
  • Both Metro-style and conventional Win32 apps will be sold in the Windows Store
  • Windows 8 devices equipped with an NFC chip will be able to use a tap-to-share feature
  • Logins will use a photo-based system
  • Built-in antivirus software will ship in Windows 8
  • There will not be a different edition of Windows 8 for tablets
  • ARM devices will be supported, but not in the developer preview
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