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Microsoft Windows Security in a stand-alone environment is based upon four key factors: Version of Operating System Current Windows Updates Latest Version of Microsoft Internet Explorer Latest Version of Microsoft Security Essentials/Microsoft Windows Defender Using this standard, we can compare the security features found in each operating system - from Microsoft Windows 8 to Microsoft Windows XP: Microsoft Windows 8 Security Features Windows Firewall Network Inspection System  Microsoft Active Protection Service Action Center  Data Execution Prevention SmartScreen Filter  Cross-Site Scripting Filter  Automatic Windows Updates Enhanced Protected Mode  ActiveX Kill Bits  Windows Filtering Platform Force Address Space Layout Randomization Enhanced User Account Control  Enhanced Application Reputation  Do Not Track  Adobe Flash Blacklist/Whitelist Heap Handle Protection Virtual Memory Non-Determinism FrontEndStatusBitmap LFH Non-Determinism Fas...

The Windows Store also called the Windows 8 App Store is a distribution platform designed for computers running Microsoft Windows 8 and above.  The majority of applications are designed using Windows Runtime (WinRT) therefore limiting functionality to users of the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system.  Users of Microsoft Windows 7 and below will likely not have access to the Windows Store.  The term Windows Store should not be confused with the term Microsoft Store - a chain of retail stores that are opening throughout the United States.

Microsoft Windows 8 RT has multiple differences compared to standard versions of Microsoft Windows 8.  Following are the primary differences found in Windows 8 RT: Windows 8 RT can only run applications developed using Windows Runtime (WinRT) also called Modern UI Apps or Windows Store Apps.  Windows Runtime is an application architecture for programmers which runs on all versions of Windows 8.  All Windows software released prior to the introduction of Windows Runtime (2011) will not execute on a device running Windows 8 RT.  Applications must be specifically designed for the Modern UI using the Windows Runtime environment in order to execute. Device is powered by an ARM or WOA Processor rather than an x86/x64 Processor. Device includes a fully working version of Microsoft Office. Windows 8 RT cannot be joined to a Windows Domain/Active Directory nor utilize Group Policy. Windows Media Player, BitLocker, Device Encryption, Storage Spaces, Client Hyper-V are absent. ...

The following steps will fully remove AOL and AOL Customer Data from the computer. To remove AOL, please perform the following steps: Standard Removal Click Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs - America Online or Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Prorgrams - AOL Uninstaller. Click Yes to scan for previous versions. Select all versions of AOL that you wish to remove. Click OK to Restart when prompted. Manual Removal Delete: C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86)\AOL, AOL X.X, or America Online X.X Delete: C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\aolshare  Delete: C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\aolcoach Delete: C:\ProgramData\AOL, AOL X.X, or America Online X.X Delete: C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\Application Data\AOL, AOL X.X, or America Online X.X or C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\AOL, AOL X.X, or America Online X.X

In Microsoft Windows 8, the ability to navigate may not be readily apparent.  Primary functions are hidden in order to accommodate screen space.  On a Windows 8 Desktop or Laptop computer, the Windows Key on the keyboard is the most commonly used method for primary navigation - accessing essential menus/control panels. Windows Key Combinations Windows Key - Windows 8 Start / Modern Menu. Windows Key + X - Administrative Tools Control Panel. Windows Key + C - Charm Bar useful for Settings Control Panel. Windows Key + D - Desktop.

As described by Microsoft in this article , the ability to click F8 has been removed from the Windows 8 Operating System.  According to Microsoft, the boot speed of both modern hardware and the new operating system prevented the use of F8.  It is possible however that F8 was removed because the window of time in which the operating system detected the presence of F8 reduced boot speed and therefore was removed. Following are options for accessing Windows 8 Safe Mode now called Windows 8 Startup Options: Option One: Windows 8 automatically detects the startup issue and presents the Startup Options menu. Option Two: Boot from Windows 8 DVD or Windows 8 System Repair Disc (C:\Windows\System32\recdisc.exe). Option Three: In Windows 8, hold the Shift Key while clicking Restart. Option Four: In Windows 8, click PC settings - General - Advanced Startup - Restart now. Option Five: In Windows 8, open a Command Prompt and type: shutdown.exe /r /o /t 00 [Hit Enter]. Option Six: In W...