Brand Microsoft

Product Microsoft Windows 8 Professional

Product Type PC Operating System Software

Edition Windows 8 Pro

Architecture 32 Bit

License Type OEM

License Quantity 1 PC

Designed for professional and business users requiring a Windows operating system with enhanced networking security and management capabilities on compatible legacy computer hardware

Windows 8 Pro introduced a modern Start screen with Live Tiles while retaining the traditional Windows desktop environment for running compatible desktop applications and managing files

Includes professional features such as BitLocker and BitLocker To Go for supported drive encryption helping protect important files and sensitive business information against unauthorized access

Remote Desktop host functionality allows authorized users to remotely connect to a compatible Windows 8 Pro computer providing additional flexibility for professional and business environments

Domain Join support enables compatible computers to connect to organizational Windows domains allowing administrators to centrally manage user accounts security policies network resources and business devices

Supports Hyper V virtualization on compatible hardware allowing professional users and IT administrators to create and run supported virtual machines for testing development and other computing requirements

The 32 Bit architecture is intended for compatible x86 based computer systems and legacy hardware environments that specifically require a 32 Bit Windows operating system

OEM licensing is intended for installation on qualifying computer hardware and is generally associated with the original computer on which the software is installed and activated

Suitable for legacy PCs older business applications replacement systems testing environments and organizations that specifically require compatibility with Windows 8 Pro 32 Bit

Important Support Information Windows 8 reached end of support on January 12 2016 and Windows 8.1 reached end of support on January 10 2023 making this product most appropriate for specific legacy compatibility requirements rather than modern internet connected computers