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We say one final farewell to these products and services Microsoft shut down in 2020
By Sean Endicott published
2020 wasn't all about new products from Microsoft like the Surface Duo. Microsoft also ended several products and services this year. Before the year is over, we say one last farewell.
Google extends Chrome support for Windows 7 to help with Windows 10 migration
By Sean Endicott published
Google announced extended support for Chrome on Windows 7. The move helps IT admins and organizations that need to prioritize other items during the current global pandemic.
Windows 7 users can't shut down their PCs due to a new bug
By Sean Endicott last updated
A Windows 7 bug currently prevents many people from shutting down or rebooting their PCs. The cause of the bug is unknown at this time.
Microsoft issues fix for wallpaper bug on Windows 7
By Sean Endicott published
Even though Windows 7 is out of support, it received a fix for a wallpaper bug.
Windows Central Podcast 162: Surface Duo, Windows 7, Xbox, and more
By Zac Bowden last updated
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: Surface Duo spotted, MS Launcher Preview, Xbox rumos, and more.
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.
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