Offered here as an exciting upgrade for Windows 7, XP or Vista, Microsoft Windows 8 Pro is an innovative new operating system re-imagined to focus on you! Windows 7 software & devices are completely compatible with this upgrade, so making the switch is easy. Its all about you Put what matters most on your start page & highlight all your important apps & sites. Spend less time searching with instant access to your favourite programs. Personalise your Windows 8 by pinning your favourites to your Start screen & arranging them the way you want. The information you care about flows to you through live tiles & timely notifications. Intuitive touch screen The stunning fast & fluid Windows 8 start screen is optimised for touch & works great with a mouse & keyboard for quick navigation. Precise control is literally at your fingertips. Multi-task Snap two apps side-by-side & multitask. Chat with a friend as you scope out a map, or watch a video whilst writing an email
- your options are almost limitless. Use great apps such as Mail, Calendar, Photos, Messaging & more for swift organisation. Tap & Do works on mobile devices & means that you can simply tap two devices together & share information. Keeping your information safe Your data will stay safe thanks to Windows 8 Pro. Windows Defender helps to protect your computer against malware & viruses, so your PC can stay safe from attacks. Pro has the added advantage of Bitlocker, which helps to keep your data safe. This offers encryption of data so that you can keep your personal information & files away from prying eyes. Store more Store your multimedia on Sky Drive & access your files, photos, videos & more. Wherever you go, youre connected to the cloud. Anyone you share your computer with can have their own cloud-connected access by signing in with their own Microsoft account. You can also easily connect to your company or school networks, making it easier to work from home or complete homework. Apps galore Browse & discover thousands of apps in the Windows Store. Try before you buy, read ratings & reviews, & share your favourites with your friends. Less energy, more power Windows 8 Pro is designed to deliver a great experience across a range of different devices, from ultra-fast desktops to low-power tablets. It can run on low-power CPUs so you can work for much longer on a single charge. Beautifully designed for your connected lifestyle, Microsoft Windows 8 Pro provides you with a world of opportunities.___________________________________________________________________________NBThis product comes in 5 striking box designs. The box design you receive may differ from that shown in the image above.
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Vibrant & beautiful, the Start screen is the first thing youll see. Each tile on the Start screen is connected to a person, app, website, playlist, or whatever else is important to you. Tiles light up with the latest info, so youre instantly up to date. In one glance, youll see that photo you were just tagged in, tomorrows weather, & messages from your friends. ...

Vibrant & beautiful, the Start screen is the first thing youll see. Each tile on the Start screen is connected to a person, app, website, playlist, or whatever else is important to you. Tiles light up with the latest info, so youre instantly up to date. In one glance, youll see that photo you were just tagged in, tomorrows weather, & messages from your friends. ...

Featuring familiar additions & a wealth of functional improvements, Windows 8.1 makes everyday computing fast, easy & fun. New additions Windows 8.1 re-introduces the Start button to the lower left of the screen, making for a more recognisable computing experience. You can also choose to boot directly to the Classic Desktop, just like Windows 7 & its predecessors.  The Start screen features further customisation options with four Live Tile sizes along with the ability to choose your own picture for the background image. Multitasking has been revamped to feature completely adjustable windows that let you work on up to three individual apps simultaneously
- perfect for chatting while surfing or increasing workflow across email, Office & the web. Work the way you want Windows 8 gives you complete control over your digital world, however you want it. From intuitive touch gestures to precise mouse & keyboard hotkeys, Windows 8 is optimised for ease of use, letting you can navigate your files & software with complete ease. Program icons & folders are based around Live Tiles. These colourful icons provide instant updates & push notifications for compatible software & apps, such as social media & news, giving you current information on the things that matter to you the most. Searching your computer & the web has been revolutionised in the 8.1 update. Simply start typing a file name, program title or question & Windows searches your computer & if relevant, the web, to provide you with the information you need. Accessing files & filtering the vast amount of the information online has never been easier. Cloud connected Cloud integration lets you save & share files & desktops between your Windows computer, tablet & phone. So whether you're editing spreadsheets on your tablet or downloading music from your phone, files, changes & media are automatically updated between your devices when you log in, eliminating the need for flash drives & additional backing up. Make the most of modern computing with Microsoft Windows 8.1. ­­­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________________ If you already own Windows 8, there's no need to purchase this upgrade as the 8.1 update can be downloaded free. Visit `windows.microsoft.com' for more information.
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Get more from the start with Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro. New additions Windows 8.1 re-introduces the Start button to the lower left of the screen, making for a more recognisable computing experience. You can also choose to boot directly to the Classic Desktop, just like Windows 7 & its predecessors. The Start screen features further customisation options with four Live Tile sizes along with the ability to choose your own picture for the background image. Multitasking has been revamped to feature completely adjustable windows that let you work on up to three individual apps simultaneously
- perfect for chatting while surfing or increasing workflow across email, Office & the web. Work the way you want Windows 8 gives you complete control over your digital world, however you want it. From intuitive touch gestures to precise mouse & keyboard hotkeys, Windows 8 is optimised for ease of use, letting you can navigate your files & software with complete ease. Program icons & folders are based around Live Tiles. These colourful icons provide instant updates & push notifications for compatible software & apps, such as social media & news, giving you current information on the things that matter to you the most. Searching your computer & the web has been revolutionised in the 8.1 update. Simply start typing a file name, program title or question & Windows searches your computer & if relevant, the web, to provide you with the information you need. Accessing files & filtering the vast amount of the information online has never been easier. Pro only Windows 8.1 features a number of exclusive features implemented specifically for the serious or business user. Bit Locker provides OS-based drive encryption to ensure files remain secure online & offline. It also removes access to system files while locked & prevents the hard drive being accessed if installed in a different PC. Workgroups allow files, printers & settings to be shared across multiple computers, making it easy to manage & stay connected to your company's network. With Remote Desktop you can connect to any other permitted PCs, making it possible to work on programs & software not directly installed on your computer. Cloud connected Cloud integration lets you save & share files & desktops between your Windows computer, tablet & phone. So whether you're editing spreadsheets on your tablet or downloading music from your phone, files, changes & media are automatically updated between your devices when you log in, eliminating the need for flash drives & additional backing up. Make the most of modern computing with Microsoft Windows 8.1. ­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________________________ If you already own Windows 8, there's no need to purchase this upgrade as the 8.1 update can be downloaded free. Visit `windows.microsoft.com' for more information. Windows 8.1 Pro is for Windows 7 users only.
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Teach yourself the fundamentals of Windows Power Shell command line interface & scripting language. Written by a leading scripting expert, this tutorial delivers self-paced labs, timesaving tips, & hands-on sample scripts for automating Windows administration
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Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services) provides functionality similar to a terminal-based, centralized host, or mainframe, environment in which multiple terminals connect to a host computer. Each terminal provides a conduit for input & output between a user & the host computer. A user can log on at a terminal, & then run applications on the host computer, accessing files, databases, network resources, & so on. Each terminal session is independent, with the host operating system managing conflicts between multiple users contending for shared resources. ...

Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services) provides functionality similar to a terminal-based, centralized host, or mainframe, environment in which multiple terminals connect to a host computer. Each terminal provides a conduit for input & output between a user & the host computer. A user can log on at a terminal, & then run applications on the host computer, accessing files, databases, network resources, & so on. Each terminal session is independent, with the host operating system managing conflicts between multiple users contending for shared resources. ...

Remote Desktop Services (formerly known as Terminal Services) provides functionality similar to a terminal-based, centralized host, or mainframe, environment in which multiple terminals connect to a host computer. Each terminal provides a conduit for input & output between a user & the host computer. A user can log on at a terminal, & then run applications on the host computer, accessing files, databases, network resources, & so on. Each terminal session is independent, with the host operating system managing conflicts between multiple users contending for shared resources. ...

Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) makes it possible to run an application or an entire desktop in one location, but have it be controlled in another. With RDS, you can install & manage session-based desktops & applications, or virtual-machine based desktops on centralized servers in the data center; screen images are delivered to the users, & the users client machines, in turn, send keystrokes & mouse movements back to the server. When using Remote Desktop Services, administrators can present users with an entire desktop environment, or with their individual applications & data which they require to complete their task. From a user perspective, these applications are integrated seamlessly-looking, feeling, & behaving like local applications. ...