Windows 8 was first released on October 26, 2012, as a successor to Windows 7. The new operating system introduced a radical new interface, optimized for touch-screen devices, and a range of innovative features, including the Metro app store, Live Tiles, and improved security. However, the launch of Windows 8 was not without controversy, with many users criticizing the removal of the traditional Start button and the forced adoption of the new Metro interface.
: Users could now right-click on "Live Tiles" to see traditional context menus, and a taskbar was added to the "Modern" app environment to improve multitasking between tablet-style apps and traditional desktop programs. : 2014 also saw the release of the Surface Pro 3 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Windows 8 Evolution 2014 -64-Bit
Launched in 2012, Windows 8 was a radical departure that replaced the iconic Start Menu with a full-screen, tile-based "Start Screen". While designed to compete with the rise of tablets like the iPad, the interface alienated traditional PC users who relied on keyboards and mice. Windows 8 was first released on October 26,
In the timeline of operating systems, 2014 stands as a quiet but critical turning point. By this year, Windows 8 had shed its awkward "newborn" skin. The initial shock of the missing Start Menu had subsided, replaced by a grudging acceptance (and workarounds). However, beneath the UI debates about Live Tiles and Charms Bars, a profound technical evolution was taking place. This evolution was defined by one specific architecture: . : Users could now right-click on "Live Tiles"