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Microsoft Windows 10 will only be free for genuine Windows 7, Windows 8.1 users
Microsoft has issued a clarification about the eligibility of receiving a free copy of Windows 10 after a number of publications (including us) interpreted one of Microsoft’s statements that the latest operating…
Windows XP still going on strong as Windows 7 share increases
Windows XP still has a strong foothold in the OS landscape despite it being declared dead by its maker Microsoft, new analysis has revealed. According to data released by NetMarketShare for March…
Google discloses two more Microsoft Windows bugs
Google has disclosed a pair of new security flaws present in Microsoft’s Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 OS. The search giant has publicly revealed two more Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 bugs…
Microsoft no longer offers free support for Windows 7
Microsoft has finally ceased free support for the popular Windows 7 operating system ahead of the Windows 10 launch this year. The end of mainstream support means computers running Windows 7 will…
Microsoft Azure Backup now supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1
Microsoft has announced that its Azure Backup service now supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 systems allowing companies to keep their on-premises data safe in the cloud. “Microsoft Azure Backup is a simple…
Microsoft Skype for Windows 7.0 enhanced with new features
Microsoft has updated Skype for Windows 7.0 with new features including a more touch-friendly interface and several others not present in the original preview build. Microsoft said it had added a new…
Windows 7 continues OS market dominance as Windows 8.1 adoption increases
Microsoft Windows 8.1 currently accounts for 12.10 per cent of the operating system market share, latest operating system statistics reveal. According to latest statistics from metrics firm, Netmarketshare, usage of Windows 8.1…
Microsoft ends Windows 7, Windows 8 retail sales
In a bid to force people to opt for its latest Windows 8.1 operating system, Microsoft has ceased retail sales of Windows 7 and Windows 8 OS to consumers and OEMs. Effective…
Windows 7 SP1 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 directly says Microsoft
Microsoft Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore has said that Windows 7 service pack 1 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 directly from within the operating system without upgrading to…
Microsoft won’t ship Windows 7 to OEMs, retailers starting November
With all eyes now focused on the Windows 9 OS, Windows 7 is all to set to rest – at least as far as OEM version of the OS is concerned. Microsoft…
Windows 8.1, Windows XP market share slipped in July
Windows versions – XP, 8 and 8.1 have lost their market share, while the Windows 7 version has gained 0.67% share.
Windows 7 mainstream support ends in Jan 2015
Windows 7 operating system is set to enter “Extended Support” stage on 14 January 2015 to receive security updates at no cost for the next 5 years until 14 January 2020!
Google upgrades Chrome browser with 64-bit support
A faster, more stable, and more secure Chrome!!
Windows 7 SP1 ISO files go missing from Microsoft servers
Users who may have decided to move away from Windows XP and install Windows 7 on their production systems may be in for a bit of trouble as official ISO files of…