• Faster, more reliable and more secure
• PC starts quickly, apps run faster
• Desktop enhancements to make Windows easier to use
• Cloud-syncing and roaming settings support
• Suited to touch interface devices like pads and slates too!
• Modern User Interface

Descriptions of these features can be found at Microsoft's Web Site.

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Very few users will "need" to upgrade to Windows 8 and in fact, the safe bet is to wait for a few million other users to work through the bugs. By the end of 2012, you may start to see programs that require Windows 8. If you need help evaluating your situation, a Data Doctors Windows 8 migration specialist can assist you at any of our locations.

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The Least Complicated Way:
Buy a new computer pre-loaded with Windows 8

The Least Complicated Way for Existing Systems:
Load it onto your existing computer from scratch.

The Most Likely Way to Experience Issues:
The most likely chance of encountering problems is to install it over the top of an existing Windows operating system, especially if the system is currently experiencing problems. If you decide to upgrade an existing Windows system, be sure to remove any spyware, adware, viruses, worms and Trojans before attempting the upgrade. If you are not sure of the health of your computer, bring it to any Data Doctors location for a Free Checkup, while you wait!

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Microsoft has posted minimum hardware requirements for Windows 8:

• A processor running at 1GHz or higher
• 1 GB of system memory (RAM) (2GB for 64-bit processors)
• A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable
• 16GB Free Hard Drive Space (20GB for 64 bit systems)

In addition, to fully take advantage of all the grahpics enhancements and other features, you should also include:

• DVD-ROM Drive
• Audio output
• Internet access

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Bring your computer in to any Data Doctors location for a FREE Windows 8 Readiness Test, while you wait! The test will review your hardware, existing programs and peripherals for any potential problems before you decide to install Windows 8 and give you are report on your computer.

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