It’s been about three months since Microsoft released Windows 8, and people have had lots of time to hear about what’s new and decide whether they wish to upgrade. If you have decided to commit to the upgrade, you need to be sure that your system is capable of handling the new software, or else burn a useless hole in your wallet.Now that the time frame for cheaper Windows 8 upgrades is over, it’s highly important to be certain that such an upgrade will go as smoothly as possible. Therefore, to help you out, here are some tips on determining whether your system can handle the upgrade, and what you can do to improve performance once you’re running Windows 8.The Requirements Every piece of software has listed hardware requirements that your system must meet in order to run such software. Windows 8 is no different, but its requirements aren’t as high as past Windows releases. The requirements for Windows 8 include:1 GHz processor1 GB of RAM for 32-bit systems, or 2 GB of RAM for 64-bit systems16 GB of free space for 32-bit systems, or 20 GB of free space for 64-bit systemsA graphics card capable of DirectX 9 graphics with WDDM driverOf course, in order to get the best experience possible, there are a few recommendations that are listed. However, Windows 8 should run just fine if you don’t have any of these:A tablet or monitor that supports multi-touchTo access the Windows Store and download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen re
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