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Internet Games on Windows XP, ME, and 7 to lose support over the next six months
By Sean Endicott published
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 Central Podcast 126: The death of Windows 7, Halo on PC, and more
By Zac Bowden last updated
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: The death of Windows 7 and Groove Music, plus Halo on PC, and more!

Windows 7 patch prepares to alert users to impending end of support
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
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.

Microsoft to start warning users about Windows 7 end-of-support deadline
By Zac Bowden last updated
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.

Hey, Windows 7 users: Would a free Windows 10 upgrade make you switch?
By Zac Bowden published
Would another free Windows 10 upgrade window tempt you away from Windows 7?

Windows 7 gets DirectX 12 support starting with World of Warcraft
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Prompted by a request from World of Warcraft developer Blizzard, Microsoft has added DirectX 12 support for Windows 7.

Windows 10 overtakes Windows 7 as most popular OS in the world, says Net Applications
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
More than three years since its launch, Windows 10 has finally overtaken Windows 7 in desktop market share, according to a new report.

Microsoft is bringing its Edge browser to Windows 7 and macOS
By Zac Bowden published
Edge is going truly cross-platform as Microsoft announces plans to bring it to Windows 7, Windows 8, and macOS.
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