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 ...

With the release of Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions, Microsoft is including a little gift called XP Mode. XP Mode is a virtual machine running Windows XP. I call it a gift since to ...

The final test version of Microsoft's Windows 7, the replacement for problem-ridden Windows Vista, is being unveiled now for a tryout. Some believe the new operating system will be available in stores ...