Microsoft promises to shorten Win8 installation time: at least 21 minutes

In previous versions of Windows, the installer was quite slow, and Microsoft promised to significantly increase the speed of installation in Windows 8.

To make Windows suitable for different hardware and software specifications, this is not an easy task, and it has always been a great challenge. Microsoft has not solved this problem and satisfied users.

However, in Windows 7, Microsoft is further expanding, Microsoft today promises to go further in Windows 8. Microsoft installation and deployment team member Christa St. Pierre wrote in a blog today: “As for Windows 8, our goal is to continue to improve reliability and improve the installation experience and raw performance. We don't just want to make it stable, it's faster and easier to use. & rdquo;

According to Pierre's estimate, the new pure installation of Windows 7 takes at least 32 minutes, while Windows 8 is 21 minutes. Medium upgrade (213,000 files, 77 applications), Windows 7 takes 131 minutes, while Windows 8 takes 42 minutes. Heavy upgrades (430,000 files, 90 applications), Windows 7 takes 188 minutes, while Windows 8 takes 46 minutes. Super upgrade (1.44 million files, 120 applications), Windows 7 takes 513 minutes, while Windows 8 takes only 52 minutes.

In terms of Windows 8 installation, Microsoft mainly considers two types of users: one type of user can easily upgrade without any trouble, and one type of user wants to reinstall and use new functions to control the hard disk and partition.

In the already announced version of Windows 8, the experience of the first class of users has been enhanced.

In addition to allowing the new system to be stored on a standard DVD for use, Microsoft will also allow users to download and use it over the Internet, or even upgrade directly online. The network installation integrates the product key, which eliminates the user's manual input. If the user wants to further control the installation, they can be installed from a DVD or a USB flash drive.

In addition, Microsoft will integrate some tools to make Windows 8 upgrades easier. In Windows 7, Microsoft provides an upgrade consultant that tells users which programs are compatible with the new system, Windows Easy Transfer. These two tools are now fully integrated into the Windows 8 installation.

Users upgrading Windows 8 will have an end-to-end process, with a minimum of 11 clicks and a maximum of 60 screens when upgrading Windows 7. The overall upgrade time will also be shortened. In Windows 7, files and documents are sent one by one and removed after installation. Windows 8 will transfer the document as a whole, which speeds up the process.