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Plain English guide to Windows 8 available now, free, from the Windows Store
Computeractive is now available from the Windows Store for Windows 8, bringing jargon-free technology advice to Microsoft's latest operating system.
The Computeractive Windows Store app can be accessed from the heart of Windows 8 with friendly, clear advice to help Windows 8 users unlock the many benefits of Windows 8. Best of all, the app is totally free to download.
Read more: Windows 8 news | Windows 8 review
For those who don't have a Windows 8 computer, much of the same content is also available on our website. Click here to access our comprehensive series of Windows 8 video guides.
The app can be installed from the Windows Store and placed on the Start screen, allowing easy access to a host of video guides and articles. New features of Windows 8 are explained through text and video, making getting started with the new operating system easy.
Designed for Windows 8, the app can be controlled by mouse or touch. Content from the app can be shared with friends and family and also includes the latest news from the Computeractive website.
Anand Krishnan, senior director, developer and platform group at Microsoft UK, said: "We're really glad to see the fantastic app that Computeractive has created and think that the magazine's avid readership will get a great deal of advice and insight from using it."
The free app is available now from the Windows Store, click here for more information.
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Broken link?
The link to the Windows Store appears to be broken.
Posted by David Elliott, 01 Nov 2012
Link fixed
Sorry about that. All fixed now. Tim
Posted by Tim Smith, 02 Nov 2012
Windows 8 - The Complete Guide
is this still available? cannot se a download button
Posted by kenny, 06 Nov 2012
Needs Fixing
i downloaded this a few days ago and it kept crashing. just uninstalled it in the end.
Posted by Fred, 12 Nov 2012
windows 8 app
hi icannot see the windows 8 app neither ?
Posted by john, 14 Nov 2012
windows 8 app
the link to Microsoft Store does not work
Posted by peter, 20 Nov 2012
App Not Working
My installation of this app has stopped working. The Open screen flashes then returns to Metro Start Screen.
Posted by Bob, 13 Feb 2013