Game over
Internet Games on Windows XP, ME, and 7 to lose support
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Many popular Internet Games are losing support on Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 7. Titles losing support include backgammon, checkers, spaders, and hearts.
Windows 7
Alerts Incoming
Windows 7 patch prepares to alert users to impending end of support
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Windows 7 is nearing its end-of-support date, and Microsoft has released a patch for the OS that will begin alerting users to its impending demise.
The Carcass of Groove Music
Windows Central Podcast 126: The death of Windows 7, Halo on PC, and more
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This week on the Windows Central Podcast: The death of Windows 7 and Groove Music, plus Halo on PC, and more!
Upgrade or remain?
If you're still on Windows 7, would a free upgrade offer make you switch?
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Would another free Windows 10 upgrade window tempt you away from Windows 7?
Unexpected
Windows 7 gets DirectX 12 support starting with World of Warcraft
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Prompted by a request from World of Warcraft developer Blizzard, Microsoft has added DirectX 12 support for Windows 7.
Time is ticking
Microsoft to start warning users about Windows 7 end-of-support deadline
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If you're still running Windows 7, Microsoft is about to warn you of its upcoming end-of-support date, meaning it's time to upgrade.
Movin' On Up
Windows 10 overtakes Windows 7 as most popular OS in the world
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More than three years since its launch, Windows 10 has finally overtaken Windows 7 in desktop market share, according to a new report.
Cross-platform
Microsoft is bringing its Edge browser to Windows 7 and macOS
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Edge is going truly cross-platform as Microsoft announces plans to bring it to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS.
Security for a Fee
Businesses can now pay to extend Windows 7 security updates through 2023
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Businesses that still rely on Windows 7 will be able to pay for extended security updates through 2023, surpassing the OS's current 2020 extended support cutoff date.
Death of the Ancients
Windows 7 seemingly ending support for PCs with old Pentium III processors
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It's the end of the line for Pentium III PCs running Windows 7.
Pour one out
Microsoft drops technical support for older products on community forums
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Microsoft is turning out the light on official technical support for several of its older products on its community forums.
Monitor all the things
Windows Defender ATP to add support for Windows 7 and 8.1 this summer
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Windows Defender ATP will add support for monitoring Windows 7 and 8.1 machines this summer.
Ruh Roh
Windows 7 updates appear to be broken for some
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Windows Update appears to be broken for at least some people still running Windows 7.
Ruh Roh
NTFS bug lets websites crash Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs
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Windows 7 and 8.1 users are open to a newly discovered bug that allows websites to crash their machines with little effort.
Proactive protection
What Windows users need to know about the latest 'Shadow Brokers' exploits
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A number of new hacking tools were recently leaked, and they target Windows PCs. Here's what you know to stay informed — and secure.
Time to Move On Up
Microsoft is blocking Windows 7, 8.1 updates on Ryzen and Kaby Lake systems
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If you’re hoping to start running Windows 7 or 8.1 on a shiny new AMD Ryzen or Intel Kaby Lake processor, you might want to rethink those plans.
Farewell, Old Friends
Microsoft ceases selling Windows 7 and 8.1 to OEMs
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Microsoft has officially ceased selling Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 licenses to PC manufacturers, meaning your chances of buying a new PC with either OS are increasingly unlikely.
Slight glitch
Windows 10 market share went down
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According to the September 2016 PC operating system market share figures from Net Applications, the share held by Windows 10 actually went down slightly that month.
New update
The pesky 'Get Windows 10' app is finally being removed
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Microsoft is rolling out an update today to Windows 7 and 8.1 PC users, which finally gets rid of the "Get Windows 10" app that was encouraging those people to download the free update to the OS until July 29.
Moving on up
Windows 10's PC up to nearly 23% in August
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Windows 10 was used by 22.99% of all PCs worldwide in August 2016, according to the latest data from Net Applications. That's yet another big month-to-month increase compared to 21.13% in July, June's 19.14% and May's 18.43% share for the OS.