Windows and Windows Server compatibility cookbook: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2

Purpose

In the Cookbook, we provide info about changes to and new features of the Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2 operating systems. We also provide guidelines for you to verify the compatibility of your existing and planned programs with the new operating systems. We assume that you are familiar with previous versions of Windows.

The content applies to:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows 8
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2