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Microsoft releases one more update for Windows 7 after announcing end of support

Microsoft admitted that after installing the KB4534310 update, the desktop wallpaper displayed as black when set to Stretch.

28 Jan 2020 8:43 AM

Microsoft is offering a free year of post-retirement updates to Windows 7 customers with active Windows 10 subscriptions.

Microsoft officially ends support to Windows 7 after a decade

Released in 2009, Microsoft is finally ending support for Windows 7, the popular OS that continues to run on millions of devices globally.

15 Jan 2020 2:43 PM

Combining FPS and strategy elements in one, the game works best on a PC having Windows 7 or later.

More than Satisfactory!

The early access version of Satisfactory, a 3D first-person open world exploration and factory building game, has avid gamers asking for more.

21 Apr 2019 1:22 AM

In its blog, the company noted that for those trying to secure the old Windows 7 OS will be a costly affair.

Microsoft allows Windows 7 users to pay for security until 2023

The announcement is like a step backward for the company which has been aggressively pushing its Windows 10 OS.

10 Sep 2018 8:03 PM

The popularity of Windows 7 remains intact which offers seamless interface.

Users still prefer Windows 7 over Windows 10, here's why

Windows 7 will stop receiving updates and security patches from january 2020.

03 Jul 2018 6:12 PM

The offer for systems with accessibility features apparently allow the free upgrade to Windows 10 without the customer shelling out a penny for it.(Representational Image)

Need a reason to celebrate? Windows 10 update is still available for free!

The free Windows 10 upgrade offer was supposed to be available only till December 31 but it seems one can still download it for free.

03 Jan 2018 5:54 PM

Windows 7 64-bit recorded an impressive surge of up to 22.59 per cent, becoming the top desktop OS for gaming with 63.60 per cent.

People are moving from Windows 10 to Windows 7. Find out why

Windows 10 64-bit lost around 17.14 per cent of its share on Steam, which is probably the biggest drop an OS has ever experienced.

07 Nov 2017 2:14 PM

Despite all of Windows 10's novel features, Windows 7 wins hearts of gamers with its simplicity and a focus on performance.

Steam declares Windows 7 as a preferred choice of gamers after Windows 10

Windows 7 64-bit gains a 2.10 percent increase in use amongst Windows computers running Steam.

06 Sep 2017 2:39 PM

It becomes clear that the recent malware attacks have made people realise that investing in a newer operating system will eliminate data security issues associated with older operating systems.

Windows 10 overtakes Windows XP after two years of its launch

The lethal ransomware attacks in the recent past have highlighted Windows 10’s advanced security features.

27 Jul 2017 5:54 PM

Windows 10 immune to Petya: Microsoft

Microsoft claims that the latest Windows 10 is immune to most cyberattacks, current ransomware attack older Windows versions.

01 Jul 2017 8:46 PM

Fortunately for most Windows users, they can expect a great update too.

WhatsApp to stop working on a few smartphones post June 30

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is reportedly ending support for a few Symbian, BBOS, Windows, Android and iOS versions by June 30, 2017.

05 Jun 2017 11:45 AM

It seems that Windows is safe from its competition by a huge margin, despite claims of the desktop PC market stagnating or either going down.

Microsoft beats Apple in the battle of desktop OS

Windows beats macOS by a huge margin and dominates the PC market.

03 Jun 2017 5:31 PM

Microsoft ends support for Windows Vista

Microsoft is ditching the old system in favour of a more modern Windows 10.

12 Apr 2017 3:06 PM

Speaking in terms of market share, Windows is winning in the PC world with absolute domination, with Windows 7 still number one.

Apple says Windows 10 is popular than Max

Apple has stated that Windows 10 is atleast four times more widely adopted than Mac

05 Apr 2017 4:56 PM

Windows 10 is running on merely 20 per cent of the world’s desktop computers which is quite less in comparison to the 50 per cent usage of Windows 7.

Windows 10, a better option?

Microsoft recently published a blog post pointing towards the setback of Windows 7.

16 Jan 2017 11:12 AM

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