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Requirements To Run Windows 8 Operating System

Windows 8 was one of the most anticipated operating systems released by Microsoft. The operating system was released in the year 2012 with dual interface, and one of them loaded with metro styled apps. Many users opted for a Windows 8 transfer from their existing version of Windows operating systems. Now, if you are one of those getting ready for an upgrade to Windows 8, we will help you find out the system requirements necessary to make this upgrade.

Processor

You can run Windows 8 on processors that support PAN, SSE2 and NX technologies and those with a minimum speed of 1GHz. With support for PAN, you can add RAM or physical memory higher than 4 GB. The NX technology in the processor keeps away malicious programs from your computer. SSE2 is designed to run various applications and drivers smoothly on your computer.

Minimum RAM

If you wish to upgrade to the 64-bit version of Windows 8, your computer should have a minimum RAM of 2GB while the 32-bit version requires only 1GB. Keep in mind that higher the RAM of your computer, the smoother your operating system will run.

Storage space

The 64-bit version of the operating system requires 20GB of hard disk space to store files while the 32-bit version requires 16GB of hard disk space.

Graphics Card

In order to run the various features of Windows 8, your computer should have a graphics card that supports Microsoft DirectX9 and should have WDDM drivers. This will ensure that you can run the various graphical functions in the operating system without troubles, and in addition, play most of the high-end games rich in graphics.

Touch screen monitor

This is not an essential requirement to run a Windows 8 operating system. However, one of the most important and novel feature of the operating system is its support for touch screen monitors. Therefore, if you wish to utilize this futuristic feature, your computer should have a monitor that has touch screen capabilities.

Microsoft Account

As in the above case, a Microsoft account is not necessary to run the operating system. However, it is advised that you sign up for a Microsoft Account, if you do not have one. This will help you to access the various features of the operating system online.

We hope that this article has helped you to find out the various requirements to run Windows 8 on your computer, and has helped you to carry out a Windows 8 transfer. For additional assistance, you may contact our technical support team.

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