What are the System Requirements for Windows 8 Consumer Preview?

Posted in  windows | 2022-04-01

Introducing Windows 8 Consumer Preview

1 GHz or faster processor.
1 GB RAM 32bit or 2 GB RAM 64bit
16 GB available hard disk space 32bit or 20 GB 64bit
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution.

Does my System Support Windows 8?

To check if your PC is compatible with Windows 8, you can download and run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant . The upgrade assistant will go ahead and scan your hardware, programs, and even any connected devices to make sure they will work with Windows 8.

Can I Still Use Windows 8 in 2020?

Windows 8 has reach end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates. Beginning in July 2019, the Windows 8 Store is officially closed. While you can no longer install or update applications from the Windows 8 Store, you can continue using those already installed.

How Much RAM does Windows 8.1 Take Up?

The official system requirements for Windows 8 (and 8.1) desktops state that 1 GB of RAM is required for running the 32-bit version of Windows 8, and that 2 GB of RAM is required for running the 64-bit version.