Windows Phone 8 mobile expected to launch with windows PC operating system

Windows 7 has done exceptionally well since its release, Microsoft has been constantly working to make the next version of Windows a better one by further improving upon the existing features, and have added new impressive Windows 8 features along with a stunning UI.

Microsoft is now working for Windows Phone 8 mobile operating system, codenamed Apollo, which might be come later this year. Windows Phone 8 Apollo build running on a prototype device and has also provided details about the mobile operating system.

Windows phone 8 will give more facilities and multicore processors and will be tightly integrated with the Windows 8 operating system. Most importantly, all apps for windows phone 7/7.5 will technically support with windows phone 8 as well.

Windows phone 8 is expected to launch with Windows 8 PC operating system. The Windows Reimagined campaign announced for Windows 8 OS will also cover Windows Phone 8 mobile OS.


Windows Phone 8 will be developed closely with the desktop version - Windows 8 since both will carry the same kernel and several other features such as new network model, security features, video, graphics and  more technical oriented.

Microsoft will bring several notable improvements to Windows Phone 8 Apollo and the most significant of these is backward app compatibility. That means all the existing applications can be used on Windows Phone 8. At the launch, Microsoft expects to make 100,000 apps on Windows Marketplace available worldwide.

Microsoft will also add a highly tuned version of Internet Explorer 10 Mobile, supporting the latest web technologies, and it will integrate SkyDrive so that users can back up their data to cloud servers easily.
In added advantage is that Skype will be available as a separate app that can be downloaded from Windows Marketplace and will not be a natively integrated/pre-installed application. The operating system will also bring support for Near Field Communication and Mobile Wallet services to make payments.

Another core feature of Windows Phone 8 will be DataSmart, which help data usage counter on the smartphone and is also available through the mobile operator. That means proper breakdown of data consumption will be available through the Windows Phone 8 smartphone. A similar feature has been integrated into Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

It will also come with a new lens app that will offer several filters, effects and add-ons to improve the camera experience.

Microsoft is expected to reveal Apollo only after shipping the Windows Phone 7.x Tango update meant for low-end devices. Windows Phone 8 Apollo will be released alongside the Windows 8 operating system and we expect both operating systems to be publicly available sometime early next year.

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Installing a new operating system is not an easy task, you should take care of your files and keep all your files in safe position when upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7. Microsoft allows users to upgrade previous version to the new version without losing the data on the computer. If you have a Windows 7 upgrade disc, you can upgrade with confidence that your valued data will still be there when you start your new operating system.The below mentioned guide will help you to upgrade without even the help of a Microsoft tech support.

• Start the computer. After loading vista  then insert the Windows 7 upgrade disc. After a few moment , a window titled "Install Windows" appears.

• Click "Install Now," and then click a button to indicate whether you would like Windows 7 to check the Internet for updates that might be relevant before beginning the update process.

• Click an item on the list to indicate whether you would like to install the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 7. Click "Next."

• Examine the license terms for Windows 7. To continue installation, click "I accept the license terms" and then click "Next."

• Then click "Upgrade" when asked to choose the  type of installation you would like to perform. Windows 7 checks your computer to ensure compatibility. If there is a problem, the installation utility displays a report. If no major issues are detected, click "Next" to continue. The installation utility begins copying Windows 7 to the hard drive and upgrading the operating system.

• Then click a button to indicate whether you would like Windows 7 to update itself immediately, or ask you later.

• Confirm that the system time and date are correct, and then click "Next."

• Click a button to indicate whether your computer is on a work, home or public network. Windows 7 finalizes your computer's settings and loads the login screen. Click the icon for your Windows username, and enter your password if applicable to load the desktop.

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Registry Editor in Windows operating system is a type of database that stores all the system information including new and modified about how a computer and\or its programs run. The tool allows a user to view and/or make changes like installing a new tool\program, installing a new hardware, or adding a user profile among others. No program in a computer can run without the presence of their registry entries in the Registry Editor. Since registry carries the natural risk of being damaged due to virus\malware attacks or technical glitch etc., users must create a backup to avoid their computer run into severe problems. The below mentioned guide will help you create a backup of your important registry without even the help of a Microsoft tech support.

Steps to Backup Registry in Windows 7

•    Click on the "Start" menu, type ‘regedit’ in the Start Search menu, and press Enter

•    When prompted for a confirmation or admin password, input the desired information and click on the "OK" button.

•    When the registry editor window comes up, click on the "File" menu and then select "Export". Select the location that you want to save the backed up file to from the dropdown menu next to the Save in box, give a name to the file, and then click on the "Save" button or hit Enter on the keyboard.

•    Choose My Documents or Desktop for saving the backup file as these would be the most convenient locations where the file can be easily accessed from. If you don’t specify a name for the file, it will be automatically saved as the .reg file.

•    Use an automatic backup program to backup the registry. This will save you from the manual work of backing up the registry.

•    Download a free or paid automatic backup program from a trusted website. Save the file to an easily accessible location like desktop. When the file is saved, open the file and run. This will automatically backup your entire registry to your desired location.

•    Create a system restore point when you are done modifying the registry. However, the method won’t be effective if you need to rollback the changes. There is one more drawback of the system restore utility and that is the points get removed due to several reasons.

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Instruction 

•    Insert your Windows 7 installation disks into your PC.

•    Restart your computer.

•    Look for the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD/DVD" and press "Enter." 

•    Select your language preferences and click "Next."

•    Select "Repair your computer." Choose "Windows 7" from the list and click "Next." This launches the "System Recovery Options" screen.

•    Choose the "System Restore" option from the menu. This will open the "System Restore" page. Click "Next."

•    Select "Choose a different restore point" and click "Next."

•  Select a restore point from the list and click "Next." Choose a restoration point prior to your blue screen error.

•  Click "Finish." System Restore is restoring your computer to a point prior to the time that the blue screen error occurred.

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