How often do you feel that you ought to be able to install Windows 8 from the source other than CD or ISO files? How would you like to install Windows 8 while roaming in a mobile manner?
Windows 8 has taken the ability to install it from a USB flash drive thanks to a new effort by Microsoft. In this article, we check out the Windows to Go feature offered in Windows 8.
Linux is able to run from a memory stick and this unique little feature will allow the average user to test the OS before doing a full fledged install on our PC. Windows 8 will now have this ability as well. This will be optimum for net books and ultra-books.
Nicknames “Windows Togo”, the Windows 8 OS will begin up from the USB key. Because this is not a normal hard drive boost there may be an adjustment in the computer’s BIOS. This modification is a relatively easy step.
The Windows 8 on the flash drive will relatively have a similar installation and app savingfeatures as the full-fledged system. Data can be copied, saved, apps installed, and rebooted with all the data tucked safely within the pen drive OS.
For “Windows Togo” bigger is much better, a 16 GB memory stick is the minimum size required to run Windows 8. However, I would suggest a 32GB memory stick to ensure smooth installation. In case your requirement is only for any netbook or something similar, and also you wish to run the OS permanently from the flash drive then it is better to consider a fast alternative.
A super speed port and a USB 3.0 port ought to be fine. USB 2.0 would be considered however USB 3.0 provides a higher data transfer rate and as such the transfer of files between the USB and operating-system would be much faster using USB 3.0. Linux had always been lighter than Windows and Windows keeps attempting to catch up.
Windows 8 might just be the perfect competitor for Linux.
You can download Windows 8 and also the helpful tools which makes it work from Borncity.com. However remember that you will only get your hands on a pre-released version for developers. Windows Togo is an extremely intriguing and complex idea for that average user, thus may not even have a final release anytime soon.
Everyone was optimistic for Windows 8, an OS on a flash drive sounds like a fun and appealing idea. It could be the next big thing. Tech support team and help desks might not be available when you’re traveling. Getting a replacement in remote areas isn't an easy task.
Having Windows 8 OS like a “just in case” will be a soothing concept.
Microsoft has had into consideration the problem occurring if the flash drive is removed as the system is in use. In this situation windows to go will freeze and give the user a 60 second window to exchange the flash drive. It'll reengage after insertion and continue without hiccups.
If the flash drive is not re- inserted the system shuts down.