Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Upgrade Win 8 to Win 8 Pro Upgrade Windows 8 Home users who want to install the Professional version of this operating system can use this Microsoft Windows 8 Pro Pack Pro Upgrade. Startup Quickly Upgrading to the professional version of this operating system allows you to keep all of the features available in the home version but adds features including BitLocker encryption, support for joining corporate domains and the Remote Desktop application to your PC. BitLocker encryption Joining corporate domains Remote Desktop application This upgrade from My Choice Software DOES NOT include Media Center. Windows Media Center is no longer in production and not included Customize your Start screen with Live Tiles ____________________ Start screen The new Windows 8 start screen is your personalized home for items you use the most and can be customized according to your user preferences. Windows 8 Live tiles provide real-time updates from your Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail accounts. Lock screen Along with the new Start screen, the lock screen now includes e-mail, calendar, and clock widgets. Swipe gesture ____________________ To access your PC, Microsoft has replaced a standard PIN or password with a swipe gesture; unlock your PC by clicking or swiping preset locations you've selected on the lock screen. New functions also allow you to search for your favorite software programs, open, close, hide, resize, or run multiple apps simultaneously with the swipe of a finger or a swipe of the mouse. Security features ____________________ SmartScreen Windows has also made changes to make your PC more secure by boosting its existing security features and adding "SmartScreen", which acts to prevent suspicious programs or apps from being installed or running on your machine. Windows Defender _____ Stay safer with Windows Defender. Bitlocker _____ Encrypt your data with Bitlocker. Upgrade The upgrade process is very easy and is similar to other Windows upgrades. ____________________ Follow the on-screen instructions After receiving the upgrade via electronic delivery, simply run the software and follow the on-screen instructions. The process does not take long and you will not lose current files or programs as a result of the upgrade. Refresh Windows 8 Windows 8 also gives you the ability to "refresh" itself to give users a new starting point and a cleaner version of Windows. This Pro Pack can be used on 32-bit and 64-bit systems and the only requirement is that your PC must have Windows 8 Home in order to use this update.
