Solved How do i view the System Info? and some other questions

Balkrissh999

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Arrrragh!!! Finally got W8 and have some questions

1) I cant seem to figure out how to view the system info.

I know how to go control panel and see the spec but i want to see this part.

the "About Windows" Window?

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2) Another Question is? Havent tried it yet, but what happens if you dont have internet connection? am i locked out? since it connects my hotmail account to log in.

3) Does W8 need Anti Virus Software?

I would still need my AVG and Malware bytes right?


Since the Metro App, eg bing/google search - what happens if i go on a website which has Malware/virus via metro app am I invincible to viruses or will i still get them?


Thank You
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7, XP Ubuntu
1) Open a command prompt and type "Winver"

2) No, windows caches your offline credentials. However, I have heard of people getting locked out do to a bug, and your credentials will eventually expire. If you do this a lot, I would suggest NOT signing in with your hotmail account, but rather do a local account and then later link it to hotmail.

3) Windows Defender, included with Windows 8 has anti-virus that is the same as Microsoft Security Essentials. I like it a lot, and it works really well and does not interfere with things like some other antivirus does. But, if you want to use a specific antivirus you must install that.

No antivirus makes you invincible to viruses or malware. They all have problems identifying new strains that have not yet been added to their databases. But Windows Defender works with Metro as well.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
Thanks for that ! ^ Winver Works like a charm

A question

So W8 Has Microsoft essentials Built in? if so how do i access it? or do i have to go Microsoft website and then install and download it

Thank You
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7, XP Ubuntu
Yes, it's built in. You access it from the all programs menu, or from Control Panel.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
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