Microsoft this week released the first update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 on Windows Update. The update resolves problems when trying to install or run certain legacy games or ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Windows 8.1 has been out since October 2013, but we still cling to our installs of Windows 7. We ...

Microsoft has launched a Code7 Contest (Silverlight required) that aims to recognize and reward software applications running on Windows 7 that are innovative, provide value to users, and which ...

A new OS often retires features that were in its predecessor. If you’re still holding onto Windows 7 because a feature you’re fond of doesn’t appear in Windows 10, chances are there are alternative ...

When Oklahoma City underwent a Windows 7 migration a few years ago, its SAP business and Oracle PeopleSoft financial applications weren’t yet compatible with the operating system. Shamra Noakes, ...

A reversal seemed highly likely from the moment Microsoft announced a 3 application limit in the Windows 7 Starter Edition OS planned for netbooks. You could practically hear the industry utter a ...

Application compatibility is one of the most difficult obstacles users face when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. Fortunately, Microsoft offers some solutions, including XP Mode. This week, as ...

Microsoft says Windows 7 recovery discs created using the Control Panel Backup and Restore app will fail to start after installing Windows updates released since January 11, 2022. However, while ...

Windows 7, the newest version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system, comes with numerous functional improvements over its widely used predecessors, Vista and XP. Some of these enhancements—such as ...

Compatibility, reliability, and resource constraints ...

Intel faces challenges in migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7, including application incompatibility and system readiness, the company said on Wednesday. Intel worked with Microsoft to develop ...