"Windows 7" news, interviews, and features

Slideshows about Windows 7

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  In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10

  If you’re going for an immediate upgrade to Windows 10 from your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 computer, this guide will get you up to speed as quickly as possible.

  In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10
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  In Pictures: What’s new in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7

  Here’s what’s noteworthy in the upcoming version of Microsoft’s browser.

  In Pictures: What’s new in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7
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  In Pictures: 9 things enterprise IT will like about Windows 8

  Microsoft has simplified its versioning system, which was much too complex. Instead of up to nine different options with Windows 7, Windows 8 comes in Home, Professional and Enterprise.

  In Pictures: 9 things enterprise IT will like about Windows 8
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  9-year-old plots his fifth Microsoft certification

  Born with a passion for computing, 9-year-old Marko Calasan hasn't wasted any time becoming a high-tech pro with four Microsoft IT certifications.

  9-year-old plots his fifth Microsoft certification
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  Windows 7 in Pictures: The Coolest New Hardware

  Microsoft put eye-catching hardware on when it launched Windows 7. From netbooks and ultrathins to standard-size laptops and All-in-One touchscreen PCs, here's a closer look at some of the shiniest new Windows 7 machines.

  Windows 7 in Pictures: The Coolest New Hardware
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  Windows 7 in pictures: The coolest new hardware

  Microsoft put eye-catching hardware on display at last week's Windows 7 launch event. From netbooks and ultrathins to standard-size laptops and All-in-One touchscreen PCs, here's a closer look at some of the shiniest new Windows 7 machines.

  Windows 7 in pictures: The coolest new hardware

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News about Windows 7

• Microsoft finally ends Windows 7 and 8.x support

  The era of non-cloud-connected operating systems has come to an end.

• How Windows 10 ends up a lot like Windows 7

  With the arrival of Windows 11 on October 5, Windows 10 may well end its career much as Windows 7 did -- as something of ...

• Nvidia ending support for Windows 7, 8, and older 'Kepler' GPUs

  If you're on an older version of Windows or a GeForce GTX 600- or 700-series graphics card, your final Game Ready driver arrives on August ...

• Over a fifth of PC users continue to operate Windows 7

  Turns out not everyone heeded the call to upgrade.

• Dump Windows 7 already! Jeez!

  Yes, some third parties are still supporting Windows 7, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with the status quo, no matter how tempting ...

• Microsoft springs last-minute demand on buyers of Windows 7 after-expiration support

  IT admins who signed up for Windows 7 post-retirement support found out there's a new prerequisite that has to be installed before they can download ...

Interviews about Windows 7

• How the channel can capitalise on Windows 7 end of support

  Date isn’t everything as role of partners, distributors and OEMs heightens

• Staying at the top

  Retailer of the Year - Harvey Norman

• Q&A: Microsoft's Windows marketing chief says Apple's 'scared'

  Says brand is 'coming alive' with Windows 7, new 'laptop hunter' ads

Features about Windows 7

• Microsoft's free analytics service sniffs out Meltdown, Spectre patch status

  Windows Analytics can now scan enterprise PCs running Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 and report on whether they're prepped to fend off attacks ...

• Windows 7 update guide: How 'security-only' and 'monthly rollups' differ

  Microsoft in 2016 changed the way it rolls out updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, leaving many IT admins and users confused. Here's how ...

• Why Windows 7 updates are getting bigger

  Microsoft's monthly security rollups for Windows 7 have almost doubled in size since the company revised the still-popular operating system's update regimen in 2016.

• How to hang on to Windows 7 for the long run

  Not sold on Windows 10? We have the keys to keeping your Win7 system running the way you like it

• 20 must-know keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10

  Windows 10 has a bunch of new features that bring new keyboard shortcuts along with them. Here's a list of the best keyboard shortcuts to ...

• Five key things Windows XP users need to know before buying a new PC

  XP has just a few days of official support left