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Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 System Requirements

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NOTE: Windows 8.1 system requirements are same as Windows 8.

As we know Microsoft has released Windows 8 final RTM version to public and a free 90-day trial version of Windows 8 RTM can also be downloaded using following link:

Download Free Windows 8 RTM 90-day Trial Version

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If you are planning to install it but are not sure whether your system is capable to install it or not, don’t worry! If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 in your system, your system will also support Windows 8 without any problem.

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For those who want to know the system requirements, following are the official system requirements for Windows 8/8.1:

  • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
  • RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
  • HDD: 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
  • Graphics Card: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
  • Taking advantage of touch input requires a screen that supports multi-touch
  • To run Modern (Metro) apps, you need a screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater
  • To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366×768
  • To use secure boot feature the firmware should support UEFI v2.3.1 Errata B and should have the Microsoft Windows Certification Authority in the UEFI signature database

If you don’t want to install Windows 8 in your system but want to test its new features, you can install it in a virtualization software. It’ll not install Windows 8 in your system and will not affect your already installed OS. It’ll install it virtually. Check out following article which contains instructions for installing Windows 8 in Virtual Box:

How to Install Windows 8 in Virtual Box or VMware Workstation?

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About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. The requirements are not the same. I can easily run 8 but cant install 8.1 due to a firmware update being required but not available.

  3. There is a problem with windows 8 upgrade assistant:
    After running it told me that Secure Boot is not configured on your pc.
    How do I configure secure boot in a pc that is running windows 7?
    Running windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
    intel 3rd gen i3.

  4. my computer has 1GB RAM , DUAL CORE PROCESSOR x64 based and 256 MB onboard graphics .Will it support Windows 8.1

  9. i installed iball 3.5G modam in windows 8.1 but can’t access the internet ‘connect’ button is disable how to fix the problem

  11. Im assisting my friends company and she wont make a decision. She has a server running on 2003 and five xp laptops, all 32 bit. What can I do to get her to upgrade to windows 2008?

  15. My PC – I win, I think.
    CPU: Intel Core I7 3770 @ 4.1Ghz
    Cooler: Corsair H60
    Mainboard: MSI Z77A-GD65
    Ram: 4x 4GB 1600Mhz CL8 Gskill RipjawsX
    VGA: 2x MSI 660Ti Power Editions in SLI
    SSD: 128GB Samsung 830
    HDD: 2x 2TB Seagate Barracudas
    ODD: Liteon Bluray Combo
    PSU: Seasonic SS-660XP2
    Case: Corsair 500r

    Seriously thou If your asking can my pc run windows 10, I don’t think installing an OS is for you.

    Whats next… I installed Windows 10 and now I can’t set my resolution above 1024×768? LOL

  17. when i try to activate my window8 it always say error code0xc004C003 what do i do???????some body HELP!!!!!!!

  19. Do I remove win 8.1 from my lap topor do I just down load it as a sise by side program. will I lose my pics etc or do I save this on a “back up” plan(ie a stick). My LT is brand new touch from dell w/64 bit bla bla bla. I cant afford to damage it Im a veteran and disabled so money is nil to say the least.. any comments/advice is appreciated..

  20. ^^ Please tell us first which Windows do you want to install? If its Windows 10, you should install it side-by-side i.e. on a different partition to make dual boot system. In this way, you’ll be able to use both OS without any problem.

  22. I have 2 W7 computers. I understand that W10 and W8.1 wont upgrade those systems and keep my expensive programs. Is there any smooth upgrade path from W7 to W10 that will keep all the programs? I really don’t need to re-buy software, like Office.

  23. I have very dull pc :3
    processor : Intel R CPU T3600 2.81 Ghz
    ram: 2 Gb
    hdd: 111
    Windows 10 will run on my pc O_O

  24. I have HCL make PC with : RAM :1GB with Windows XP op,
    Processor : Intel[ R] core[TM]2 Duo CPU E4500 at 2.20 Ghz.
    Is it compatible to upgrade to Windows 8.1

  25. hello i have a laptop with windows 8.1 intel core i3 processor and 64 bit. my question is. can i convert to windows 10?

  27. can any one tell me please when i connect internet in win7 pro on my pc it starts to hang… my pc processor is core2duo with 2.20 and 1gb of ram with 256mb of graphic memory….
    VG please tell me…
    Thanxx in advance<<<

  29. i have a 4gb ram core 2 due 1.8 ghz processor and 200gb hard can i run window8.1 smothely on it

  30. can anyone tell me I have intel core 2 duo E4500 desktop 2.2ghz processor where I can’t install vga driver for windows xp x64 bit operating system.Please suggest.

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