The backwards compatibility of new operating systems has been a constant thorn in Microsoft's side. With Vista, the compatibility problems at launch were so great it never really stood a chance of ...

For most people who are considering moving to Windows 7, October 22 is D-Day. On that date Microsoft’s newest operating system lands on store shelves, both as a shrinkwrapped upgrade and preinstalled ...

Did Windows 7 support end? Since January 2020, there has no longer been support for Windows 7. This means that the operating system computers will continue to work but no longer receive new patches or ...

Despite pleas from users to stop the confusion and craft one version of Windows 7, Microsoft is continuing down the path it followed with XP and Vista releasing multiple versions or SKUs ...

Today Microsoft issues its final free security update for Windows 7, putting an end to that operating system’s decade. To remember that service — a retirement party but without the cloyingly sweet ...

On Jan. 14, 2020, Windows 7's free support ride ends. According to the Federal Digital Analytics Program (DAP), 20% of you are still running Windows 7. I get it. Windows 7 works. But Windows 7 is ...