Windows has just released its new operating system, Windows 8, and it is not yet popular with the users. Windows 8 is an upgraded version of Windows 7, and users are in a dilemma as to whether they should go with Windows 8 or the previous operating system, Windows XP. There are many questions that have cropped up in the minds of Windows users, most especially about its impact on their laptops and desktops. Will Windows 8 slow down my computer? Will my system become unstable?
The Windows 8 operating system is indeed a newer version of Windows. But Windows 8 will not cause any problem for users with XP as previous versions have been compatible with Windows 7. But users have also asked such questions as to what extent will Windows 8 update help or hurt their Windows 7 systems.
It is believed that Windows 8 will not only be harmful to XP users, but it will also affect all Windows-based tablets such as tablets that run on Windows Mobile OS. Microsoft has introduced many new features and improved applications in the Windows OS. But the new operating system has caused much confusion and problems for users. People want to know whether the new Windows 8 tablets will be compatible with older Windows tablets or not.
Windows tablet manufacturers such as Dell have already announced that their new Windows 8 operating system will not be compatible with their earlier models. According to them, the Windows OS will be incompatible as it has changed in the file formats of the hardware. The new operating system has been introduced with so many new features and software that it may not be compatible with some older equipment. But this is not a definite solution. One should look for other solutions apart from asking Windows tablet manufacturers as to whether their equipment can run on the new Windows 8 operating system or not.
There are other solutions, and one of these is to download Windows updates manually. Windows OS updates can be obtained by downloading Windows Update, which is offered by Microsoft. Users need to click on the “Updates and Install” option present in the “Control Panel” of the PC and selecting “Download Windows Update”. Users need to follow the prompts, and after the installation is done, they can go ahead and install the Windows operating system.
Apart from Windows OS, users can also download various other programs from the Windows Store. These include VistaBooks, which are similar to the Windows OS books but have been specially designed for Windows. Windows Store is another source of getting Windows updates. Users can use the Windows Store to search for the latest updates and install them on their Windows tablet. These Windows tablets are quite useful for business people as they can stay connected with their office even while on the go.
