Fixes to Windows 7 Upgrade Problems
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published December 10, 2009
Tech support firm iYogi offers a list of instructions on how to handle Windows 7 upgrade problems.
Tags: Vista, Windows, Microsoft, Windows 7, registry

PC Sales Goosed by Window 7
By Andy Patrizio | Applications Article Published November 06, 2009
PC sales are up by a respectable 49% in the wake of Windows 7's release.
Tags: Vista, Windows, software, Windows 7, predictions

Microsoft Nixes Win 7 'Full Upgrade' Hack
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published October 30, 2009
Though it's possible to install the Windows 7 Upgrade package on a PC that doesn't already have a qualifying version of Windows installed, it's not allowed.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, e-Mail, partner

Developers Get Windows 7 Dressing for Vista Apps
Applications Article Published October 28, 2009
Developers can now write apps for Windows 7 that preserve the Windows 7 look and feel when on Windows Vista.
Tags: Microsoft, services, Vista, Windows, utilities

Microsoft Unveils Windows 7
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 22, 2009
The new OS is cheaper and faster than Vista -- and shoulders great expectations for the Windows brand.
Tags: Google, Microsoft, services, Vista, Windows 7

Windows 7 Survey: Apple Will Miss Vista
By Rob Enderle | Applications Article Published October 21, 2009
A survey suggests a relatively rapid deployment of Windows 7 over the near term future.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows 7, Enterprise

Five Challenges Facing Windows 7
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Applications Article Published October 21, 2009
Pre-release response to Windows 7 has been remarkably positive. Yet factors like the economy, drivers and user trust still confront the new OS.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, software, Windows 7

Two Studies: IT Set to Adopt Windows 7
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published October 20, 2009
Windows 7 will become the new standard for most commercial PCs within 12 months, according to recent reports.
Tags: Dell, Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Windows 7

Windows 7 to Challenge Apple's Emerging Success?
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 15, 2009
Next week's release of Windows 7 may apply pressure to Apple's prices, at the very least.
Tags: Microsoft, iPhone, Leopard, Vista, retail

Microsoft Patch Release: Biggest Ever
By Reuters | Security Article Published October 14, 2009
Microsoft released 13 security patches, addressing 34 vulnerabilities across Windows, Internet Explorer, Silverlight, Office, as well as the yet to be released Windows 7 OS.
Tags: Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Vista, Windows

Windows 7 Tips: Getting Started
By Eric Geier | Applications Article Published October 12, 2009
A guide to installing Windows 7 from a USB flash drive, changing the default browser, disabling the InPrivate Browsing ability, and more.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, USB, Windows 7

Microsoft to Ship 13 Bug Patches, 8 'Critical'
By Stuart J. Johnston | Security Article Published October 09, 2009
This coming Patch Tuesday will fix the largest number of security holes ever.
Tags: Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Vista, Windows, server

Is Microsoft Already Failing with Windows 7?
By Mike Elgan | Applications Article Published October 07, 2009
There’s great reason for optimism about Windows 7, but a few missteps are beginning to prompt concern.
Tags: Dell, Microsoft, Vista, Windows 7, Latitude

Ballmer: Windows 7 Effect on PC Market Muted
By Reuters | Applications Article Published October 07, 2009
The release of Windows 7 will increase demand for personal computers only slightly, said Microsoft head Steve Ballmer.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, software, Windows 7

Surviving Windows 7: FAQ
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Features Article Published October 01, 2009
Here’s what you need to know to upgrade to Windows 7 – and be happy with your system once it’s running.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7

Upgrading Windows XP to Windows 7: Advice and Shortcuts
By Andy Rathbone | Applications Article Published September 28, 2009
Windows XP users who skipped Vista face headaches when upgrading to Windows 7. Here’s an insider’s guide to migrating from XP to Windows 7 as easily as possible. Plus: upgrading netbooks and solving email problems.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Windows 7, upgrading

Windows 7 Install Time Varies Wildly
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published September 15, 2009
While most users can upgrade within 30 minutes, the worst case scenario for a power user is 21 hours.
Tags: Microsoft, AMD, Intel, Vista, Windows 7

MSFT Makes WIndows 7 TCO Claim
By Stuart J. Johnston | Applications Article Published September 15, 2009
As the marketing battle heats up, Microsoft claims that Windows 7's total cost of ownership enables cost savings.
Tags: virtualization, Microsoft, services, Vista, Windows

MSFT, Intel Cooperate on Windows 7
By Andy Patrizio | Applications Article Published September 02, 2009
Microsoft is discussing Windows 7 with Intel in an effort to provide the best possible running start to its new operating system.
Tags: Microsoft, Intel, Vista, Windows, Windows 7

Windows 7 Netbook Batteries: Below XP
By Stuart J. Johnston | Mobile/Wireless Article Published August 26, 2009
Tests by leading tech publications indicate that batteries on netbooks running Windows 7 will have a shorter life than those with XP.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, software, netbooks