Latest about Windows 7
Recent Windows updates create thorny situation for Windows 7 recovery discs
An issue with Windows prevents recovery discs created with the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app from working. Systems running Windows updates from after January 11, 2022 are affected by the bug.
Paint.NET to drop support for Windows 7, 8.1, and 32-bit OS versions
The most recent update to Paint.NET is the last version that will support 32-bit PCs. Going forward, only 64-bit systems running Windows 11 or Windows 10 will be supported.
Microsoft and Google synchronize calendars for Windows 7 support
Windows 7 is still being supported by a lot of companies. However, that won't be the case forever.
Samsung to ditch DeX support for Windows 7 and macOS
Samsung will end support for DeX on Windows 7 and macOS at the start of next year. The app will continue on those devices but won’t receive any updates or future support.
The end is near for the OneDrive desktop app if you're not on Windows 11 or 10
Microsoft is focusing its energies on its younger children. As such, Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are losing support in certain areas.
Microsoft Edge Dev adds a feature for Windows 7, because why not?
The latest update to Microsoft Edge Dev adds a handful of new features, including Share support for Windows 7.
NVIDIA ends Game Ready drivers support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Kepler-based GPUs
The latest NVIDIA Game Ready driver ends support for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Kepler-based GPUs. Only a few PC gamers should be affected by the change.
Steam Hardware & Software Survey July 2021 results: Windows 7 holds the line
Steam releases interesting statistics about its userbase's hardware every month. We now have July 2021's data to add to the pile.
