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area 66 · Apr 16, 2012

Good, Hyper-V for Pro only.

vrosa · Apr 16, 2012

SIW2 · Apr 16, 2012

Shame, there isn't an edition without the start screen.

I expect there will all kinds of attempts to remove it.

GMan · Apr 16, 2012

lol Arm appears to be a Metro machine. Who in their right mind would want that? I know very little about it, but from what I see above, I wouldn't take one of those if someone gave it to me for free. Serious.

"Installation of x86/64 and desktop software" No

Dave76 · Apr 17, 2012

Nice explanation Shawn.

The ARM version is for a lower hardware (and therefore software) computer/tablet, to compete with ipad and Android.
They will have the same non-PC software limitation.

The Intel/AMD CPU tablets will run x86/64 OS and apps, and will cost more due to better hardware/software.

GMan · Apr 17, 2012

Thanks for the explanation. Kinda like a Windows 7 Starter (only worse because at least that can run software) edition that can't be changed. No thanks I say heh heh.

area 66 · Apr 17, 2012

GMan said:
lol Arm appears to be a Metro machine. Who in their right mind would want that? I know very little about it, but from what I see above, I wouldn't take one of those if someone gave it to me for free. Serious.

"Installation of x86/64 and desktop software" No

Microsoft will be very happy, only app sell true their store will be on Arc PC. They are heading to the cloud terminal, my beat is that Windows 9 will also only be metro, only the pro and enterprise will have a desktop a desktop

davehc · Apr 18, 2012

With only a difference in the first three items, one does wonder why MS would offe Enterprise, or why anyone would wish to purchase it rather than Pro - Apart from a possible huge price difference?
It does say in the small print "plus features for IT organization that enable PC management and deployment, advanced security, virtualization, new mobility scenarios, and much more. ", but, again, why not wrap it up in the PRo. But what do I know, I only speak English. LOL.

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Expert and specialized knowledge in field which one is practicing professionally.[6]
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Brink · Apr 18, 2012

Hello Dave,

Enterprise is geared for the corporate or IT customer instead. We'll have to wait to see what the "much more" will be though.

Windows 8 Enterprise includes all the features of Windows 8 Pro plus features for IT organizations that enable PC management and deployment, advanced security, virtualization, new mobility scenarios, and much more.

Calico · Apr 18, 2012

You have to remember the Enterprise editions of Windows are not available through the usual OEM channels, they're only available to customers with Quality Assurance Contracts, although they can also be found as part of the MSDN\Technet\Microsoft Partner networks, as well. Under Windows 7, there were very few differences, functionality wise, between Ultimate and Enterprise, but there are major licensing benefits for the Enterprise versions.

It will be interesting to see if/how Microsoft deviate from Windows 7 with the Enterprise versions of Windows 8. It would appear they've already dropped the ball with Media Centre, so I wonder how bad it might get...

Brink · Apr 18, 2012

Tutorial updated for: Introducing Windows 8 Enterprise and Enhanced Software Assurance for Today

Vince53 · Apr 18, 2012

They aren't telling the price, but I'm glad to see that there will be an upgrade edition for Windows 7 Home Basic. It is the only version of 7 that cannot be updated to another version of 7.

davehc · Apr 19, 2012

Brink said:
Tutorial updated for: Introducing Windows 8 Enterprise and Enhanced Software Assurance for Today

Interesting feedback starting to come through on the blog page.

raine369 · Apr 19, 2012

Too bad ARM only comes preloaded. So much for using a tablet I already have. I wan't to dual boot on my Transformer. I hope Asus comes out with a Transformer RT.
I have been running the preview on a RM Slate and I don't mind going between desktop and Metro.

Vince53 · Apr 20, 2012

MS refused to answer questions today about whether Win 8 can be used to upgrade XP and Vista. Although the Win 8 Preview upgrades frm both, MS has only announced that the full version can upgrade from Windows 7.

Granted, there's a work-around. If you have XP or Vista, borrow a legal copy of 7, install it, and you have some time before you have to register it on line. Then install the Win 8 upgrade.

Brink · Apr 20, 2012

Hello Vince,

It would be best to do a clean install of Windows 7 instead of upgrading from XP or Vista to Windows 8 anyways. Doing so would most likely have issues from it afterwards.

Time will tell what all our options may be though.

GMan · Apr 20, 2012

Brink said:
It would be best to do a clean install of Windows 7 instead of upgrading from XP or Vista to Windows 8 anyways. Doing so would most likely have issues from it afterwards.

I think I'm known for being a very strong supporter of doing upgrades when wanted/needed. The simplest reason is logic. If your upgrade is unfixable, THEN you can clean install. In my mind, there is no point in not trying when you have nothing to lose at all (besides the time it takes to attempt it.)

All issues that can come out of upgrading can be fixed too, but sometimes it takes a lot of know-how. The number one thing I would suggest for upgraders is to use the tool in safe mode to completely uninstall any antivirus and/or firewall from the machine first.

The only issue I am aware of so far with upgrades from previous operating systems, that may be Microsoft's own fault, is the audio service not being able to be started. There is an easy fix for that though, by running a command.

All in all, I suggest upgrades for tech savvy people that don't mind troubleshooting a (usually) tiny issue or two. For those that do not even want to think of troubles, then yes, clean install is a must for him or her.

Jav · Jun 1, 2012

I am very sad that Microsoft is taking away ability to use AppLocker from consumers...

They are trying to convince Windows 8 Pro is the upgrade of Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate.

However in reality it is no the case. The only reason I got windows 7 Ultimate was because I need all the function Windows could offer to me. Especially AppLocker and Group policies.

Why can't Microsoft still keep Ultimate edition with all functions? They could just distribute digital only version.

After my fiasco with Consumer Preview, I am coming back for Release Preview to see that my very fine-tuned AppLocker settings will not work anymore.

Honestly, I am struggling to remain one of the Microsoft's biggest fans.

jryoo · Jun 14, 2012

I'm glad Microsoft is dividing versions that actually makes sense. Win 8 for normal users, Win 8 Pro for geeks, RT for tables, Enterprise for Enterprise. I'm probably going for Win 8 Pro.

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