* Note that some apps may not be preinstalled but can be downloaded from Windows Store
Table 1-4: Desktop Features
| Feature | Windows 8 | Windows 8 Pro | Windows RT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows desktop with customization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Allows installation of desktop Windows software | Yes | Yes | - |
| File Explorer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Defender | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows SmartScreen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internet Explorer 10 Desktop | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Task Manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote | - | - | Yes |
| Windows Media Player | Yes | Yes | - |
| Windows Media Center available as separate, paid add-on (includes MPEG-2 encoder and DVD playback)Yes | |||
| Shake | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Table 1-5: Digital Media Features
| FeatureWindows 8Windows 8 ProWindows RT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolby Digital encoder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AAC decoder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| H.264 decoder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Table 1-6: File and Storage Features
| Feature | Windows 8 | Windows 8 Pro | Windows RT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Spaces | Yes | Yes | - |
| File History | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ISO and VHD mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic volume supportYesYesYes |
Table 1-7: Account and Security Features
| Feature | Windows 8 | Windows 8 Pro | Windows RT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft account | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Picture password | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PIN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Device encryption | - | - | Yes |
| Family Safety | Yes | Yes | Yes |