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Official Windows 7 upgrade chart now available from Microsoft

by Robert Nelson on Aug 7, 2009 at 03:04 PM

Perhaps in an effort to make it easier for users to upgrade to Windows 7 from XP or Vista, Microsoft has released an official upgrade chart—and to put it simply, the chart seems a little overwhelming at first glance. Diving in, to try and make some sense so you can… Continue Reading »

The malware that wouldn’t die

by Sue Walsh on May 27, 2009 at 05:58 PM

The writer at PCWorld was asked to take a look at a computer that was running sluggishly and experiencing odd behavior.  He discovered two things-that its anti-virus program was out of date and Windows Updates had been turned off.  The result?  A severe malware infestation: I got the machine patched… Continue Reading »

Microsoft to reportedly keep XP alive for another year

by Natesh Sood on Apr 6, 2009 at 07:51 PM

Interestingly enough, XP was supposed to die by May 30 of this year, yet reports indicate that Microsoft is going to allow HP to continue using XP in their computers until April 30, 2010.  With all the hype surrounding the news Windows 7, it seems odd that Microsoft would still… Continue Reading »

Microsoft confirms that Windows 7 users will be able to downgrade to XP

by Heather Wood on Apr 6, 2009 at 03:29 PM

Microsoft has confirmed that users of the new Windows 7 will be able to downgrade to either Vista or XP. Downgrade rights will be open through the company’s PC partners, including HP.  This will allow users that are more comfortable with Vista or XP to downgrade their operating system at… Continue Reading »

Vista is the word for future versions of Windows

by Sue Walsh on Mar 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM

Sorry XP fans, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 and all future versions of Windows will be little more than minor revisions of Vista, the OS everyone either loves or hates, with little middle ground in between. They claim this will help insure that every app that works on Vista… Continue Reading »

Microsoft Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 in screenshots

by Robert Nelson on Jan 14, 2009 at 02:12 PM

As many of you already know, Microsoft had announced during CES that it was publicly opening up the beta of Windows 7.  Given that, I could not wait to download, install, and begin to check it out.  After all, I did have a spare partition that was just begging for… Continue Reading »

Microsoft to offer free virus protection

by Shawn Ingram on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:39 PM

You’d think that with all the viruses, malware, spyware and what not on Windows, Microsoft would offer some sort of protection.  Well, actually it does, currently the service costs $49.95 per year and is called Microsoft Live OneCare.  It’s one of the many things Microsoft has that’s easy to forget… Continue Reading »

Colombia orders up Windows XP based XO laptops

by Robert Nelson on Nov 18, 2008 at 04:24 PM

Just a few months back, we saw Peru become the first country in the world to begin a Windows XP based XO laptop pilot program, and now Columbia will be joining them.  The announcement, which comes courtesy of Microsoft, is calling for the program to initially take place in Quetame… Continue Reading »

Windows 3.x reaches end of life

by Robert Nelson on Nov 5, 2008 at 06:05 PM

Most recently we were seeing plenty of fuss over the coming end of Windows XP, but it turns out that another, much older Windows OS has finally been discontinued.  Yup, Windows 3.x licensing has been officially discontinued as of this past November 1. I am sure it is pretty safe… Continue Reading »

Vista showing its worth

by Christian Milsom on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:20 PM

The latest data released by Microsoft has revealed some interesting truths regarding Vista, XP and security.  Nearly every possible aspect of Vista has been attacked, and it’s been labeled as a failure by many who continue to use XP and campaign for continued support.  However, data released in the Microsoft… Continue Reading »

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