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Quick Start Guide
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Running Apps
To run apps in Windows 8 you will need to check that the Screen Resolution and User Account Control Set-
tings are compatible with the system requirements.
Screen Resolution Settings
1. Switch to the Windows Desktop (click the app or use the Windows logo key + D key combination).
2. Right-click a blank area of the Windows Desktop and select Screen Resolution. Adjust the Resolution to
make sure that it is at least 1024 * 768, although preferably 1366 * 768 or above (see sidebar).
Figure 1 - 33 - Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution for Metro Style Apps (Windows 8)
The minimum resolution in which Metro style Apps will run is
1024x768.
The minimum resolution required to support all the features of
Windows 8 (including multitasking with snap) is 1366x768.
These specs are the minimum screen resolution that supports
all the features of Windows 8 on a useful physical size.
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