Windows 7

Windows Vista Aero Wallpaper — Windows Vista's boot sound has returned to Windows 11 thanks to funny bug Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

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Latest about Windows 7

Newly discovered NTFS bug lets webpages crash Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 26 May 17

Windows 7 and 8.1 users are open to a newly discovered bug that allows websites to crash their machines with little effort.

Windows 8

What Windows users need to know about the latest 'Shadow Brokers' exploits

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 14 April 17

A number of new hacking tools were recently leaked, and they target Windows PCs. Here's what you know to stay informed — and secure.

Windows 10

Microsoft starts blocking updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs on newer hardware

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 17 March 17

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.

AMD

Microsoft ceases selling Windows 7 and 8.1 licenses to PC manufacturers

By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 1 November 16

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.

Windows 8

Windows 10's PC worldwide OS market share actually went down in September

By John Callaham published 1 October 16

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.

Windows 10