Windows systems are crashing because of a bug related to special filenames
A problem with the way older versions of Windows handle special filenames is causing PCs to crash as a result of dodgy references.
Windows 7 and 8.1 systems built with the latest CPUs will no longer receive security updates
Microsoft has started blocking security updates on Windows 7 and 8.1 systems built with the latest Intel and AMD processors
Microsoft sued for $5 million in class action over Windows 10 upgrades
Microsoft is facing a class action suit in Illinois over unwanted Windows 10 updates. The plaintiffs are demanding $5 million in damages.
Windows 10 continues to gain OS market share, crosses 25 percent mark
Windows 10 continues to make slow but steady progress in taking over the reins from Windows 7. Windows 10 has now passed the 25-percent mark.
Microsoft Germany issues security warning to people still using Windows 7
Microsoft is ramping up its warnings to users that are still Windows 7 and advising them to upgrade before supports end in three years.
Windows 10 appears to be poised to hit 24 percent market share by end of 2016
According to the latest figures, Windows 10 is on track to reach 24 percent of operating system market share on desktop by the end of 2016.
OEMs can no longer purchase Windows 7 or 8.1 licenses for new machines
Microsoft has discontinued OEM license sales of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, leaving Windows 10 as the only operating system available on new PCs.
Microsoft nixes plan to cut Windows 7 and 8 support early for Skylake users
Microsoft said it would only support Windows 7 and Windows 8 on Skylake machines through 2017, but is now backing down. Good news for Windows 7 diehards.
‘Quantum Break’ heads to Steam next month as special bundle lands at retailers
The popular game "Quantum Break" is landing on Steam next month as a special "Timeless Collector's Edition" hits retail.
The Windows 10 deadline apparently failed to inspire a mass installation frenzy
July 30 was the deadline for the free Windows 10 upgrade, and market share numbers suggest there wasn't much of an installation frenzy during July.
Sticking with Windows 7? Make sure you do these 5 things first
Not everyone wants Windows 10, which is why Windows 7 remains the most popular operating system on the planet. Make sure you're secure with these five tips.
Microsoft's new Windows 7 patch bundles five years of updates in one easy download
Microsoft has detailed a 'convenience rollup' that will bring PCs running Windows 7 completely up-to-date.
Windows on your watch: This developer got Windows 7 running on Android Wear
A crafty developer managed to get Microsoft's Windows 7 desktop operating system running on an Android Wear smartwatch. The result isn't pretty.
Windows 7 holdouts suffer bricked motherboards thanks to update
A number of Asus motherboards are responding poorly to a recent Windows 7 update.
Windows 10 leaps ahead of 7 among Steam gamers
Windows 10 is behind Windows 7 in overall marketshare, but is winning in among Steam gamers. Cutting-edge users are embracing Microsoft's latest OS.
After only 6 months, Windows 10 tops 8, XP in market share
Windows 10 is now gaining one percent of the PC user base each month, allowing it to edge out Windows 8 for market share just six months after release.
You have one year to buy a new laptop with Windows 7 or 8
If you're hoping to avoid Windows 10 on your next computer, you need to buy it before October 31, 2016. After that only Windows 10 laptops will be offered.
‘Suspicious’ Windows update was the result of a test error, says Microsoft
A Windows update test error is to be blame for today's suspicious-looking update for Windows 7, says Microsoft.
Microsoft wins over its harshest critics as gamers move to Windows 10
The July 2015 results from Steam's opt-in hardware and software survey point to some interesting trends in Windows 10's release.
Windows 10 is better than Windows 7, and you should upgrade now
Windows 7 is a great operating system, but it falls short when compared to Windows 10. Here's why you should take up Microsoft's offer of a free upgrade.
6 built-in Windows tools you might not know about
After decades of development, Windows has developed hidden depths. Here are six built-in tools and functions that will save you from an extraneous download.
For some reason, someone got Windows 7 running on an Asus ZenFone 2
XDA user ycavan was able to install the full version of Windows 7 on his Asus ZenFone 2.
Windows 7 still dominates the desktop OS market with a 60 percent majority
Not only does Windows 7 maintain the highest market share in the desktop OS space, but its figures are actually growing from month to month.
Microsoft is tackling a Windows 7 pirate (with help from logged IPs)
Microsoft is taking legal action against a Verizon IP address that has allegedly pirated hundreds of pirated copies of Windows 7.
Apple drops Windows 7 Boot Camp support with its latest MacBook Pro and Air
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air will no longer support Windows 7 with Boot Camp.
Windows 7 has replaced XP as the most popular version of the OS
Despite being a few years older than its competition, Windows 7 continues to beat out Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 as the most widely used version of Windows.
It may be frozen in time, but Windows 7 will live on until at least 2020
Windows 7 will no longer receive new features and design-tweaking updates after tomorrow's end of mainstream support, but security updates continue.
Finally, Windows 8.1 surpasses XP in usage
The latest data harvested from around the web shows Windows 8.1 is at long last the second most used OS in the world, behind Win 7 and ahead of XP.
Out with the old, in with the new: Windows XP use falls sharply, while 8.1 soars impressively
In an unusual turn of events, Windows 8.1 usage has massively soared in October, and Windows XP has taken an abrupt plunge. Here are the latest numbers.
Windows 7 use surges, while Windows 8 and 8.1 popularity falls
Windows 7 is as popular as it has ever been. Windows 8 and 8.1? Not so much. Learn more here.
Reader Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 9, or stay with Windows XP/7/8/8.1?
Microsoft is probably just days away from revealing Windows 9. Based on what current rumors tell us about the OS, will you be upgrading?
Windows 8 and 8.1 both gain users, but still can’t touch Windows XP, even combined
Windows 8 and 8.1 gains users, but neither can still sniff the amount of computers that Windows XP is still installed on. Learn more here.
Windows 8.1 and XP market share falls, while Windows 7 gains users
Windows 8.1 and XP lost users last month, while Windows 7 strengthens its position, which was already dominant in the desktop world.
Chinese government officials visit Microsoft offices without warning
Officials from the Chinese government made an unannounced visit to Microsoft offices, and it's unclear why they made the trip.