огласно to the officially not confirmed data, the main feature Windows 8 will be support of 128-bit (128-digit) architecture. In October, 2009 there was an informal information that developers Windows 8 during this moment realize introduction in IA-128 full binary compatibility with existing 64-bit instructions. Agreements with leading manufacturers of processors and other hardware, including companies Intel, AMD, Hewlett-Packard and IBM are established. [2] Proceeding from the unconfirmed information, in Windows 8 the attention will be paid to system of recognition of a voice and voice- activated control. Among other possible innovations presence of the improved work виртуализации is supposed, allowing to virtualize all operating system; close integration with operating system mobile version, support of recognition of gestures. [3 [4]. It is supposed that Windows 8 will have advanced system гибернации and restoration, and also new functions of safety, including updating PatchGuard. [2]

According to "the flowed away" presentation from Microsoft, in Windows 8 it is planned to reduce essentially loading and deenergizing time in comparison with the previous OS of family Windows. The steadfast attention will be given power consumption and power efficiency. Support of interface USB 3.0, connections Bluetooth 3.0, and also wireless and three-dimensional displays is declared. [5 [6] The system of recognition of the person of users by means of the webcam will be one of innovations. This system can independently translate the personal computer in different modes of power consumption depending on, whether there is a user in front of the webcam or not. In some kind the similar concept is realized in game controler Kinect for game console Xbox 360. [7 [6]

In presentation a lot of attention is given competitors — to company Apple both its products and services, Google Chrome OS, Android, WebOS. So, Microsoft is going to start service Windows Store repeating many functions App Store for iPhone. This service will be integrated in Windows 8. [7] In Windows 8 there will be new tools for safety which will simplify diagnostics and elimination of malfunctions. Function of "system dump» which will allow to reinstall Windows 8 is mentioned, having kept thus all user files. Also Windows 8 will support акселерометры, hard disk enciphering, support GPS in нетбуках and laptops, use of WWAN-modules. [8] In Windows 8 concept Ribbon Interface which will transfer a modular tape not only to separate programs of system (such as WordPad, Paint and others), but also in conductor Windows will be widely applied