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Features new to Windows 8

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Shell and user interface

New Start Screen

For touch desktop.

Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer will use Ribbon UI.[1]

Windows Explorer will have new UI for copying/moving files.[2]

Windows Explorer can now mount ISO and VHD files as virtual drives.[3]

File system

Windows 8 will support USB 3.0.[4]

References

  1. ^ Microsoft shows off its 'Ribbonized' Windows 8 file-management interface
  2. ^ Another Windows 8 tidbit: File management to get an overhaul
  3. ^ "Accessing data in ISO and VHD files".
  4. ^ Microsoft to provide USB 3.0 support for better battery life in Windows 8
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