How To Check Compatibility App and Device With Windows 8

11/07/2012


Windows 8 is in say still new and a bit there are some shortcomings, because there are many who complain about the compatibility of the software or applications that are not needed by the user wndows 8 itself. Biggest decision before you upgrade the software or application is checking the compatibility of the application that will be used every day or have purchased a license from pariferal devices already purchased.

Windows compatibility center is the perfect resource for information about it. Center compatibility windows in the list of thousands of the most popular applications and devices to help you easily identify what will or will not work with different versions of windows

windows8_compatibilyIf adan been upgrading to windows 8 windows now, you can check the compatibility of applications in different categories and a variety of devices with windows 7, windows RT, and Windows 8.
Compatibility is determined in two ways. One, when the product has passed the certification requirements and receive the Windows logo, which shows has met Microsoft testing requirements for compatibility with both Windows 8 Windows RT and / or Windows 7. Second, when the publisher app or device manufacturer states that the product works with Windows 8, Windows RT and / or Windows 7.

Icons Compatible means the product is expected to work with a specific version of Windows. Normally, you do not need to do anything to ensure compatibility, however, if the manufacturer or publisher offering a newer version or additional software required, you will find additional links to the publisher's website. Certain devices (like the HP PhotoSmart Plus B210 All-in-One Printer) indicated having limited functionality in Windows RT, and you will be pointed to the specific details regarding the same.

Recommended Action icon indicates that you may need a solution to ensure that the product will work well with Windows. Under the 'recommended action' you will find a link to the publisher's website. Icons are compatible, of course, means that the product is not compatible, or not expected to work with Windows and the icon means that the information can not be confirmed compatibility information.

On the product page, you can choose the product that is compatible or incompatible. List of products includes assessing the compatibility that will show real-world scenarios. This page is also interesting discussions about the product from Microsoft Community (formerly Microsoft Answers). You can also click anywhere on the list of products to open the product detail page to get the download for the driver and software updates.
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