Solved Windows 8 Basic QUESTION Help!

Mansonx

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I'm buying a new desktop tomorrow & sadly it's 8!

I'm pretty happy with it, whatever I don't mind.

But it doesn't tell me what Windows 8 is it? (Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Or RT)

I'M GUESSING It's the basic WINDOWS 8! Just Windows 8!

Also I don't mind but just a question with this basic windows 8

WILL I BE ABLE TO INSTALL/USE/RUN other windows xp/vista/7 programs LIKE

FILEZILLA
DREAMWEAVER
THUNDERBIRD
WORLD OF WARCRAFT

and things like that.

ALSO WILL I HAVE A DESKTOP WHERE I CAN CREATE FOLDERS & STUFF??? like the other windows?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista
Computers in the store, Desktops and Laptops are more or less running Windows 8 standard. Only the surface tablets are running RT.

Yes, you can install your normal software on regular Windows 8. Yes, you will have a desktop on any of the versions of Windows 8 and RT.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
It would help if you told us what computer it is. What model, the manufacturer, what type.. etc..
 

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
Asus - Essentio Desktop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Model: CM1745-05 | SKU: 6699853

It suits my needs & what not.

Also what's this app store built in windows 8?

I don't get it? i dont want to buy those apps or whatever?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista
That's Windows 8 (not pro, not RT). You don't have to buy any apps you don't want to. Many apps are free. Just like in an iPhone or Android phone.
 

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 Mystere, but would I be able to install windows xp/vista/7 programs? aka: filezilla, firefox, thunderbird, world of warcraft, dreamweaver ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Vista
All your programs will work. Some might need Win 8 updates.

Personally, you could build a better PC for a bit less. I'd take an i3 over an APU anyday, the CPU side of the APU's are still poor. Also, no SSD which I'd say is essential in 2012.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    Intel i3 3220 @ 3.3Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte H77M-D3H
    Memory
    Kingston Value RAM - 8GB DDR3 1333MHz CAS 9
    Graphics Card(s)
    Onboard Intel 2500
    Sound Card
    Onboard VIA 2021
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq G2420 24" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 256GB 830 SSD
    1 x Seagate 7200.12 500GB
    1 x Western Digital 3TB EZRX
    PSU
    Corsair CX 430 v2
    Case
    HAF 912 Advanced
    Cooling
    Stock - 1 x 12cm, 2 x 20cm
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Basic Wired 600
    Mouse
    Combo with keyboard
All your programs will work. Some might need Win 8 updates.

Personally, you could build a better PC for a bit less. I'd take an i3 over an APU anyday, the CPU side of the APU's are still poor. Also, no SSD which I'd say is essential in 2012.

Agree on the APU those are really just for the.AND fanboys.

With the massive boot speed increase of Windows 8, I don't find SSD drives to be as beneficial as they were before. They are nice, but I still can't bring myself to recommend them in all scenarios.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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