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Microsoft will issue an update to fix a Windows 7 bug it created
By Sean Endicott published
Even though Windows 7 is officially out of support, Microsoft sent out one more update to the operating system. The additional update will fix a wallpaper bug that Microsoft created recently.

German government will pay €800,000 for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates this year
By Sean Endicott published
Over 33,000 PCs receiving Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 will cost the German government €800,000.

Windows 7 'nearly ubiquitous' at large companies despite end of support, study finds
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Windows 7's ubiquity could represent a security risk if companies and organizations don't pay for extended security updates.

Windows Central Podcast 162: Surface Duo, Windows 7, Xbox, and more
By Zac Bowden published
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: Surface Duo spotted, MS Launcher Preview, Xbox rumos, and more.

This company gave Windows 7 a Viking funeral, and it's glorious
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Off to Valhalla, sweet prince.

In 2019, the PC market grew for the first time in 8 years
By Sean Endicott published
For the first time in eight years, the PC market experienced growth within a calendar year. Both IDC and Gartner believe that the end of Windows 7 support played a role in the rise of the PC market.

Windows 7 support officially ends today, more than 10 years since its release
By Sean Endicott published
After more than 10 years, Windows 7 officially moves out of support today. The operating system will receive no more security updates, features, or technical support.

Microsoft will begin warning Windows 7 users that support has ended on January 15
By Zac Bowden published
Full-screen warnings telling users that support has ended will begin appearing mid-January 2020.
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