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Windows 8 at KARINEX
Microsoft Windows 8 & 8.1 – the bridge between 7 and 10
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 as a genuine perpetual licence for PCs that can no longer be upgraded to Windows 11 but should run more modern than under Windows 7. Touch operation, fast boot times and the Microsoft Store on proven hardware.
At KARINEX you receive your product key within minutes by e-mail. Including installation instructions and an invoice with VAT shown separately. Note: Microsoft support for Windows 8.1 ended in January 2023 – the licences remain activatable.
Delivery
Digital by e-mail
Activation
Online via Microsoft
Licence type
Perpetual licence
Guarantee
statutory right of withdrawal (14 days)
Benefits of Windows 8 / 8.1
Speed
Significantly faster boot and login process compared to Windows 7
Touch operation
Full touch support – ideal for convertibles, tablets and hybrid notebooks
Microsoft Store
First Windows version with an integrated app store for modern applications
Low resource requirements
Runs even on hardware that is too weak for Windows 10/11
Free 8.1 update
Windows 8 can be updated to 8.1 free of charge – including the Start menu button
Editions at a glance
Home / Core
For private users – all essential features, Microsoft Store, Modern UI
Pro
For the self-employed – BitLocker, Hyper-V, Remote Desktop and domain connectivity
Enterprise
For companies with advanced management and security features
Hardware requirements
Processor
1 GHz or faster with PAE, NX and SSE2 support
Memory
1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
Storage space
16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) of free hard-disk space
Graphics
Microsoft DirectX 9 with WDDM driver
Why buy Windows 8 at KARINEX?
01
Instant digital delivery – product key within minutes by e-mail
02
German-language support – personal help with installation and activation
03
Genuine Microsoft key – verified perpetual licence, permanently activatable
04
Invoice with VAT – fully tax-deductible
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statutory right of withdrawal (14 days) – if you are not satisfied, we will refund the full purchase price
Select your suitable Windows 8 edition below. Our German-language support will be happy to help you with questions about installation or the 8.1 upgrade.
