Microsoft Corp. on Thursday released the beta of a free app that helps users determine whether their PC is powerful enough to run the upcoming Windows 7 operating system. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor ...

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 ...

Q: I would like to purchase the new Windows 7 for my older computer, but I'm not sure whether it will run on it. How can I find out before making the purchase? A: You ...

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SEATTLE -- Now that Microsoft has finished Windows 7, computer users may be wondering what to do next. Especially people frustrated with Windows Vista machines or nursing along older systems, waiting ...

Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and the Windows 7 Compatibility Center. If you haven't installed Windows 7 yet, and are planning to ...

Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 for individual users, but it's been a bumpy ride at best. Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 ...

Our take on that is a resounding yes. Solution providers may not have to deal with Windows 7 in the here and now, but one thing is certain: XP extended support ends in four years. That means either ...

But now that the folks at Microsoft have created a new operating system that's worth moving to, they haven't made the upgrade easy, because you have to perform a clean install of the OS. Here are the ...