Anytime a new operating system is introduced from Microsoft the first thing we consider is the safety of our system. Windows 8 makes plenty of claims to be safe and even goes so far as to say that the built in protection offered will eliminate your need for third party software to be installed on your computer.
Since Windows 7 and Windows 8 offer the same infrastructure all of the malware and viruses that were created to work within the Windows 7 environment are very capable of working with the Windows 8 operating system as well, so you are not eliminating the risk for virus intrusion by upgrading but Microsoft has added new features to ensure your protection from these intrusions. Installing Windows 8 will not interfere with your systems hardware as the drivers are all compatible and will interchange smoothly when upgraded.
In tests conducted with various software such as; Zune, Apple iTunes, Blackberry desktop software, and Synaptics TouchPad all device drivers were easily installed and functioned correctly. The start-up time for Windows 8 on a fresh install is approximately 8-12 seconds and offers no quirks or bugs.
Other studies tested Microsoft Windows 8 in environments where the system was left on with an open connection about 90% of the time for a period of 60 days with uploading and downloading of files being a constant from various locations on the internet as well as through P2P software’s. The tests were conducted without any third party anti-virus software or other protection programs installed on the computer and the results were astounding, no viruses and no issues with system performance, whereas Windows XP would have required a total format several times over in that same scenario.
Windows 8 is recommended to use in conjunction with Internet Explorer 10 for the safest browsing experience. IE 10 is designed to help keep your system protected from outside intrusions that could be harmful to your operating system. The Smartscreen filter as well as other built in features designed for safety work best with the Windows 8 operating system environment.
Windows 8 has all of the security essentials built in as well as additional protection bundled into its software. With the installation of Windows 8 there is no guarantee that you will not have to deal with viruses, Trojans, adware, spyware or other malware but it has taken the appropriate steps to protect you and your system without the need for added software.
Windows 8 offers Windows defender software, a built in Firewall, Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software and well as Microsoft Secure Boot. The Secure Boot works with the UEFI (BIOS) and will detect any alterations or abrupt changes in your system files. Anytime there are changes detected Windows will revert back to the original files then locate and delete the threat. This basically means that anytime your system is infected with malware or a virus that you simple restart your system and it is gone, now how much safer can you be?
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