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Physical Memory Limits: Windows 8 and Windows 2012
Physical Memory Limits: Windows 8
The following table specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows 8.
| Version | Limit on X86 | Limit on X64 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 8 Enterprise | 4 GB | 512 GB |
| Windows 8 Professional | 4 GB | 512 GB |
| Windows 8 | 4 GB | 128 GB |
Physical Memory Limits: Windows Server 2012
The following table specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows Server 2012. Windows Server 2012 is available only in X64 editions.
| Version | Limit on X64 |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 Datacenter | 4 TB |
| Windows Server 2012 Standard | 4 TB |
| Windows Server 2012 Essentials | 64 GB |
| Windows Server 2012 Foundation | 32 GB |
| Windows Storage Server 2012 Workgroup | 32 GB |
| Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard | 4 TB |
| Hyper-V Server 2012 | 4 TB |
How to activate Windows 8 Enterprise
To enter your MAK on Windows 8 Enterprise and successfully activate, you can complete one of the following steps:
- Command Line option:Hit the Windows+R hotkeys to open the Run box and run the following command:slmgr -ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
- GUI option:Hit the Windows+R hotkeys to open the Run box and run the following command:slui.exe 3
This command will open the following Dialog Box in which you can manually enter your MAK:
Enter your MAK in the “Product Key” field shown above, click the “Activate” button and you should be good to go!
Windows 8 : Error 0x800F0906 while enabling Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
[UPDATE 2025 MARCH]
to enable .net 3.5 For server 2022 and 2025 try this command
Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:E:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
Replace E: with your DVD/CD Rom Drive letter
[UPDATED ON 2019 JAN 25]
Make sure the Windows 8 disk is in the drive (if your drive is not the d:\ drive, change the source drive letter to match your drive)
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:d:\sources\sxs
The install will take a few minutes to run.
Note* – If Windows update service is disabled , enable it before run the command other wise you will get more errors like Error: 0x800f081f
NEW UPDATE –
IF YOUR HAVING BUILD VERSION 1806 USE THE SAME BUILD DVD TO INSTALL THE FEATURE
TRY THIS COMMAND IF ABOVE COMMAND IS NOT WORKING
Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /source:d:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
Can I uninstall Windows 8 Release Preview?
No. To go back to your previous version of Windows, you’ll need to reinstall it from the recovery or installation media that came with your PC; typically DVD media. If you don’t have recovery media you might be able to create it from a recovery partition on your PC using software provided by your PC manufacturer. Check the support section of your PC manufacturer’s website for more information. After you install Windows 8, you won’t be able to use the recovery partition on your PC to go back to your previous version of Windows.
For instructions on reinstalling Windows 7, see Installing and reinstalling Windows 7.
Internet Explorer 10 Release Preview
Where do I find my favorites?
Internet Explorer 10 doesn’t use the traditional Favorites from previous versions. Instead, you can pin websites to the Start screen or open a list of pinned sites and frequently visited sites using New tab. If you open Internet Explorer for the desktop, you can use the traditional Favorites, but you can’t access the pinned sites from the Start screen.
How do I view a website in Compatibility View?
To view a website in Compatibility View, open Internet Explorer for the desktop, and then click the Compatibility view button in the address bar.
How do I set my default web browser?
- On the Start screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.) - Enter Default programs, and then tap or click Apps.
- In the search results, tap or click Default Programs.
- Tap or click Set your Default Programs.
- Choose the browser you want from the list.
- Select Set this program as default, and then tap or click OK.
I can’t find the Internet Explorer 10 tile on the Start screen. How do I get it back?
Internet Explorer 10 might have accidentally become unpinned. To pin it back to your Start screen, follow these steps:
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.) - Enter Internet Explorer, and then tap or click Apps.
- In the search results, swipe down on the Internet Explorer icon, and then tap Pin to Start.
(If you’re using a mouse, right-click Internet Explorer, and then click Pin to Start.)
Internet Explorer 10 Release Preview – Why don’t toolbars and add-ons work?
Internet Explorer 10 provides an “add-on free” experience. It supports HTML 5 for video content, but you can’t install toolbars and add-ons in Internet Explorer 10.
If you are viewing a webpage that requires an add-on or uses Flash, you can view the content by opening the website in Internet Explorer for the desktop. To do this, swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen), tap or click Settings, and then tap or click Use the desktop.
How to add Media Center to Windows 8 (Release Preview)
As we know Media Center is no longer an integral part of Windows 8 and will be delivered as an Add-on to Windows 8 for few bucks.
Windows Media Center is not preinstalled in Windows 8 Release Preview. If you want to use Windows Media Center, you need to add it by following these steps:
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.) - Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Add features to Windows 8.
- Tap or click I already have a product key.
- Enter this product key: MBFBV-W3DP2-2MVKN-PJCQD-KKTF7 and then click Next.
- Select the checkbox to accept the license terms and then click Add features.
Your PC will restart and Windows Media Center will now be on your PC and the tile will be pinned to the Start screen.
How to shutdown Windows 8
Shutdown Windows 8 and close all apps running on Windows 8 OS is a 3-step process.
First move your mouse to the bottom right corner of the Windows 8 screen.
A dynamic menu will appear on the right side of the screen. These controls are new with Windows 8 and they are called charms.
Click on the Settings icon to display Settings charm. You will see Power icon on the Windows 8 Settings charm. When you click on the Power icon, a context menu will be displayed. You will see Shut down and Restart menu commands.
When you click Shut down in the Power context menu, Windows 8 will close all apps and turn off the PC.
Is it confusing? I guess you will get use to shut down Windows 8, new Windows OS on your PC by using the new Windows 8 Settings charm Power button.