Windows 8 Pro Pack
The Windows 8 Pro Pack enables you to move up to Windows 8 Pro with Media Center.
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Windows 8 Pro
The Windows 8 Pro Pack enables you to move up to Windows 8 Pro. Your PC or tablet must be running Windows 8 to use the Windows 8 Pro Pack. It makes your PC or tablet ready for business by adding professional-grade features.
Encrypt your data with BitLocker
BitLocker drive encryption helps protect corporate data on mobile PCs that include a TPM chip. BitLocker now encrypts hard drives more quickly, helping to keep your data safe without interrupting your productivity. BitLocker now supports encrypted drives, too.
Stay safer with SmartScreen
SmartScreen services help protect you from malicious sites and software on the Internet. It checks the reputation of any new app or website, helping to keep you safe no matter what browser you’re using. That helps prevent malware and other viruses from infiltrating your PC, or your corporate network.
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center lets you turn your PC into a home entertainment system that can play and record high-definition TV (if you have additional tuner hardware), DVDs, and CDs. It's also a software DVR that can play photo slideshows and Internet TV content.
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Required Processor
1 GHz or faster
Required Memory
2 GB
Required Hard Disk Space
20 GB available
Required Video Card
1366 × 768 screen resolution; DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver
Required Connectivity
Internet access (fees may apply)
Other System Requirements
Microsoft account required for some features. Watching DVDs requires separate playback software.
Additional system requirements
Some features such as touch may require a new PC. To check compatibility, visit windows.com/upgrade. A TV tuner is required to play and record live TV in Windows Media Center. Free Internet TV content varies by geography, some content may require additional fees.
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