In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10
If you’re going for an immediate upgrade to Windows 10 from your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 computer, this guide will get you up to speed as quickly as possible.
Windows 7 - News, Features, and Slideshows
Windows 7 in pictures
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In Pictures: What’s new in Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7
Here’s what’s noteworthy in the upcoming version of Microsoft’s browser.
News about Windows 7
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Microsoft lifts update embargo on Windows 10
But Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs must still contain approved antivirus to receive post-Spectre/Meltdown patches.
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Microsoft releases emergency Windows update to hamstring earlier 'Spectre' defence
Intel urged customers not to deploy firmware updates aimed at the Spectre and Meltdown flaws because the updates caused system instability; Microsoft reacted with its own release – KB4078130 – on Saturday.
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Microsoft shuts down Krack with emergency Windows update
The move is designed to patch vulnerabilities in the WPA2 protocol used to secure wireless networks. All supported versions of Windows will get the update.
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Microsoft issues cumulative roll-up pack for Windows 7
Microsoft yesterday threw a bone to Windows 7 users by releasing a cumulative roll-up that collects all bug fixes from February 2011 to April 2016.
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Microsoft backtracks on Windows 7 support deadline
Microsoft retreated from an earlier retirement date for Windows 7 and 8.1 support on newer hardware and will now support those OSes on PCs running Intel's Skylake silicon until July 2018.
Tutorials about Windows 7
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How to make sure Windows gets the right patches coming to it
Windows users can take these steps to insure their PCs continue to receive security updates in the wake of the Spectre and Meltdown flaws.
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How to go back to Windows 7 or 8 after an unwanted Windows 10 upgrade
Microsoft's pushing Windows 10 onto Windows 7 and 8 PCs even if you didn't consent to it. Here's how to get your computer back to normal.
Features about Windows 7
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Microsoft's free analytics service sniffs out Meltdown, Spectre patch status
Windows Analytics can now scan enterprise PCs running Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 and report on whether they're prepped to fend off attacks based on the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft to cover Windows 7 with advanced threat service
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection can detect ongoing attacks on corporate networks, investigate the attack or breach, and provide response recommendations. It will be added to Windows 7 and 8.1 by this summer.
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Windows 7 takes biggest performance hit from emergency Meltdown, Spectre updates
Microsoft warns that Windows 7 PCs would run slower after installing the updates, as will older PCs running Windows 10.
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Why Windows 7 updates are getting bigger
Microsoft's monthly security rollups for Windows 7 have almost doubled in size since the company revised the still-popular operating system's update regimen in 2016.
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One year later, enterprises still wrestle with Windows 7's cumulative updates
Microsoft's decision to change its long-established practice of letting customers decide which Windows patches to apply continues to plague companies.
