However, some of the outrages over Windows 7 upgrades are dubious, at best. As Channelweb.com's Kevin McLaughlin reported, many users are complaining that that they cannot do clean installs with ...

The release of Windows 7 to manufacturing begins a tale of two operating systems: the one you want and the one you don’t. It is packed with improvements and cool stuff, but it still carries a whiff of ...

In the wake of Microsoft's Oct. 22 launch of Windows 7, many XP-using customers ran into problems trying to clean install Windows 7 using upgrade media. Microsoft permits customers to do this on PCs ...

Some users trying to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 have seen their PCs crippled by an endless series of reboots, according to reports on Microsoft's support forum. A Microsoft engineer ...

Having trouble deciding whether to upgrade to Microsoft's newest? If so, you may be better off waiting. Upgrading to Windows 7 is not a no-brainer for most users. Microsoft offers a free Windows 7 ...

Upgrade programs will begin June 26 but may not be free because PC vendors will pay Microsoft around $9 to $15 per upgrade coupon Some PC vendors and sellers will begin a coupon program on June 26 to ...

With Windows 7 scheduled for release on Oct. 22, the question many readers will be asking is, "Should I upgrade?" The answer depends on your circumstances. If you're frustrated with Windows Vista ...

Two months from now, Windows users will have a chance to fix what's broken or break what's working. But they may not know which path they chose until after they've ...

In brief: Anyone planning to use an old Windows 7 or 8 product key to activate Windows 11 should probably pull the trigger now if it isn't too late. Microsoft has announced the end of a grace period ...

Microsoft today officially unveiled details of the Windows 7 upgrade program it kicks off tomorrow for buyers of new PCs. Its Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program will run through Jan. 31, 2010. Microsoft ...