Tutorial How to Install Android on Windows

Hi.. good evening
Nowadays Android is Currently the most popular OS by lovers of technology because it is Open Source. but dont worry if you do not have an Android smartphone and want to try it, at this time I will try to make tutorials and tips & tricks on how to Install Android in Windows, linux, and mac.

This tutorial is based on the results of my experiment, ok lets try the steps:

• Download Android SDK, AVD Manager (Windows, Mac dan Linux)
  Link Android SDK, AVD Manager
• choose the download according with the OS you are using

• Extract the file and run "Setup.exe SDK" (click 2X)

• next .. If you get an error message stating "Failed to fetch url ... BLA .. BLA .. BLA .." then must exit from the Setup program. (calm, this error is also the part from the process) ...

• Follow these steps:

-Close the "Refresh Sources" windows (just close the process that error above).
-Cancel the "Choose Packages to Install" window.

-Select "Settings" that is on the left-bar, "Android SDK and AVD Manager" windows.
-Check the box labeled "Force https:// ... sources to be Fetched using http:// ..."

• Click "Save and Apply"
• Close and restart the SDK Setup program
• Click again duax file "SDK Setup.exe" in the folder point no.2 above

• Select the packages you want installed. Select only the package that you needed

• if only interested in trying out Android 2.1 (eclair) Emulator, reject everything except "Android Platform SDK 2.1. API 7, Revision 2" to select each item and then select the option Reject / reject. then click "Install".

• Let the selected packages to download and install then close the "Installing Archives" window.

• Create an Android Virtual Device (AVD) by selecting New "Virtual Device" from the sidebar, now click on NEW.

how to create AVD
enter a name, example: android.2.1(dont use space)
Select Target (Android 2.1 - API Level 7)
Enter a size for the SD Card
Select or enter the skin example: Resolution 800 × 600 (without the skin for HP)
Leave the default value of "Hardware" or select the SD Card support etc.
Click on "Create AVD"

• Start making your Virtual Device.

Select the Virtual Device from the list.
Click "Start"

then, Click launch

• Now, wait the BOOTING process

• Enjoy, now you can use Android OS 2.1 on Windows, Mac or Linux.

OK.. FINISSHHH.. :)) thats it for tutorial install android on Windows
if you want to ask something just comment
or may be you want to see tutorial upgrade to gingerbread for galaxy mini
see you in the next tutorial for android

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For the first time I am very excited to say that the reason I didnt post anything was because of my lack of knowledge of the thing, instead of being lazy. A few day ago I found out that Microsoft has release the Windows 8 consumer preview. Now I have been thinking about getting it installed in my Acer Iconia W500, but the developer preview just didnt convince me. I have installed Windows 8 consumer preview in my little laptop, and I am by far satisfied and cannot wait for the full version is released. 

From the new UI to the maximum potential of the touchscreen, the Windows 8 is built for portable computers. For a first timer, the new Metro UI may be a bit confusing - but after a few minutes with it, you will get the hang of it and ready to be productive. Now How to install Windows 8 is posted here (Link will send you to a different website).

Anywho, lets get into business; although this is still a preview version, Windows 8 runs very smooth on the Acer W500. Please note there are still some bugs that makes some app non-fucntional, but it doesnt cripple the computer. There are 2 types of UI for Windows 8, the normal "desktop" view and the Metro UI. The Metro UI is the selling point of Windows 8 - its really fun to play with and touch friendly, the "desktop" view is where you do your normal work, it is also where normal programs (not obtain from the market place) will be displayed.

*I am not going too deep into the functionality or how-tos in this section, it mainly going to be highlights.*

Metro UI is basically your new "start" button, it has all the programs/apps you installed lined up in a beautiful way. Some apps are even interactive before you open it (weather app, Email app); Normal programs installed are pinned as an icon of it. it is to your desire of what programs/app is visible in your main screen, other programs can still be access through the "all apps" option on the bottom of the screen.

Desktop view is where you get most of your work done as programs like Microsoft office is opened on this section. It is really confusing at first because the usual start button disappeared (in exchange with the "side-bars"). Once you get the hang of it, Desktop view basically works like window 7 or below.

Perks:

• Side-Bar: you can hover you mouse to teh top or bottom of the screen to activate the side-bar. For touchscreen, you can drag the side bar out. The side bar provides utilities as it shows previous programs opened and a quick glance at your settings.
• • Left: Shows most recent apps opened, the bottom will always navigate to the Metro UI
  • Right: shows your utilities (time, battery, etc), it also lets you set up power options (brightness, Wi-fi, et.)
• Windows Buttom: The windows button on your keyboard changed functionality, pressing it will bring you back to the last app opened.
• New Locked screen: A main page that gives an overview of your computer before logging in (Shows email, battery level)
• Picture unlock: a new feature lets you create gesture on a picture to unlock your account.

NoteWorthy: 

(NOTE: the market place is still lack of apps, but there are already some that is worth having)

• Internet Explorer: This runs differently then the desktop version. First of all its touch-screen friendly, full screen and pretty good in speed. Sadly, the flash player is still pretty bad - and anything playing will be "paused" when you minimize the app (even music)
• Calendar: Say good bye to the Outlook, this calendar will seamlessly sync with any calendar account you link it with (Google or live).
• Speedy boot time! I always hate turning my computer off because it will take forever to boot them back on, well that wont be a problem with Windows 8

Please note that this is still the consumer preview, that means certain bugs are still available (although i rarely encounter them) and the app  store is still lack of content. Do not make this discourage you to try it because it is a pretty interesting change. Best of Luck!

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Almost a third of internet users are still running Windows XP, despite the impending cut-off date for Microsoft support for the 12-year-old operating system (OS). Meanwhile, Microsofts previous generation Windows 7 OS remained the most popular in November 2013, as Windows 8 struggled to scrape less than 10 percent of the market.

According to data gathered by NetMarketShare, 31.22 percent of internet users were running their computers on Windows XP in November, only dropping by 0.02 percent from the previous month. XP has lost around eight percent of its share in the 12 months to November, however, while Windows 7 and 8 have been making gains.

Windows 7 now holds 46.64 percent of the market, up from 44.71 percent in November 2012, and has become the OS of choice for many enterprises thanks to its three years of maturity in the market over 2012s Windows 8.

Microsofts latest OS has 9.3 percent of the market after a little over a year since its release. This includes 6.66 percent for standard Windows 8 and a 2.42 percent share for the latest Windows 8.1 version, which included a number of improvements to its controversially updated "modern" user interface. There are more users running 2006s Windows Vista (3.57 percent) than Windows 8.1, according to the data.

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Speaking to the New York Times, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop let it slip that the upcoming successor to Windows Phone 7, namely WP8, will be coming in October of this year.



This would make perfect sense because of the imminent October 26 release of Windows 8, so its within the realm of possibility that there could be a simultaneous launch of both operating systems.

Elop did not go on to confirm that the launch would coincide with the release of new WP8 devices, despite the fact that he was was discussing Nokias Q2 earnings when he said that WP8 would further lift sales of Lumia devices.

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