In the wake of Microsoft's Oct. 22 launch of Windows 7, many XP-using customers ran into problems trying to clean install Windows 7 using upgrade media. Microsoft permits customers to do this on PCs ...

The release of Windows 7 to manufacturing begins a tale of two operating systems: the one you want and the one you don’t. It is packed with improvements and cool stuff, but it still carries a whiff of ...

Some users trying to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 have seen their PCs crippled by an endless series of reboots, according to reports on Microsoft's support forum. A Microsoft engineer ...

It’s the end of the line for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. These older versions of Windows (plus Windows RT) stop receiving all security updates today, over a decade after their original releases.

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday released the beta of a free app that helps users determine whether their PC is powerful enough to run the upcoming Windows 7 operating system. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor ...

For the past several months, Windows 7 testers have been asking Microsoft for technical details on Windows 7 upgrades, but have heard nothing but crickets from Redmond. So Microsoft bloggers have ...

Having trouble deciding whether to upgrade to Microsoft's newest? If so, you may be better off waiting. Upgrading to Windows 7 is not a no-brainer for most users. Microsoft offers a free Windows 7 ...

Upgrade programs will begin June 26 but may not be free because PC vendors will pay Microsoft around $9 to $15 per upgrade coupon Some PC vendors and sellers will begin a coupon program on June 26 to ...

Microsoft today officially unveiled details of the Windows 7 upgrade program it kicks off tomorrow for buyers of new PCs. Its Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program will run through Jan. 31, 2010. Microsoft ...