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.
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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
Customize your Start screen with Live Tiles
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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
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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
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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
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Stay safer with Windows Defender.Bitlocker
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Encrypt your data with Bitlocker.Upgrade
The upgrade process is very easy and is similar to other Windows upgrades.
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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.