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Windows 7 preorders already top Vista sales

Amazon has said gross pre-order sales have topped Harry Potter, while DSGi said Windows 7 has already outsold Vista.

By Nicole Kobie, 21 Oct 2009 at 19:00

Desktop Software/News

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Gartner: Skip Vista for Windows 7

The analyst has advised businesses to consider leap-frogging Microsoft’s Windows Vista and heading straight to next operating system Windows 7.

By Nicole Kobie, 19 May 2009 at 10:06

Desktop Software/News

Should you skip Vista and wait for Windows 7?

Some companies are considering skipping Microsoft's current operating system, Vista, in favour of waiting for the already more popular Windows 7 -...

By Nicole Kobie, 30 Jan 2009 at 17:13

Desktop Software/News

Where did Microsoft go wrong with Vista?

Vista faces a new challenge in Windows 7, but did Microsoft's many missteps ever really give its predecessor a fighting chance.

By Nicole Kobie, 2 Feb 2009 at 17:36

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

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Vista SP2 now available for download

Microsoft Windows users can now update their version of Vista.

By Nicole Kobie, 27 May 2009 at 10:59

Desktop Software/News

Last chance for Windows 7 beta

If you want to download the Windows 7 beta, do it now before it's too late.

By Nicole Kobie, 10 Feb 2009 at 12:46

Desktop Software/News

Next version of Windows 7 will be Release Candidate

Microsoft has said there won't be another beta of its next operating system, Windows 7.

By Nicole Kobie, 2 Feb 2009 at 09:44

Desktop Software/News

Your Views: Microsoft on the comeback trail?

This week, we asked your thoughts on whether Microsoft was on course to regain the hearts and minds of the tech faithful.

By Benny Har-Even, 14 Jan 2009 at 10:53

Desktop Software/News

Windows 7 Beta: First Look

The Windows 7 Beta has been released to its widest audience yet - we give our early verdict on the operating system that is rumoured to be hitting...

By Benny Har-Even, 9 Jan 2009 at 11:32

Desktop Software/Reviews

Windows XP is the OS that will not die

Microsoft gives Windows XP more life, but it makes Vista's future look very bleak.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 22 Dec 2008 at 16:08

Desktop Software/News

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Photos: Windows 7 new features and interface

Following on from the announcement of Windows 7, IT PRO brings you first-hand screenshots of the pre-beta release showing the new capabilities and...

By Chris Green in Los Angeles, 29 Oct 2008 at 06:04

Desktop Software/News

Microsoft's next OS keeps Windows 7 name

The codename for the next Windows system will be kept on as the official name, Microsoft has announced.

By Barry Collins, 14 Oct 2008 at 14:41

Desktop Software/News

Analysis: Will Windows XP avoid kill date?

Microsoft confirms Windows XP’s “end of sales” date, but will PC stalwarts follow suit?

By Ash Dosanjh, 27 Jun 2008 at 16:30

Desktop Software/News

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Microsoft accused of delaying fixes to interoperability document

US Justice Department blasts the Windows maker for stalling over fixes needed to interoperability guides for third party developers.

By Diane Bartz, Reuters, 25 Jun 2008 at 11:35

Desktop Software/News

Vista Service Pack 2 beta goes public tomorrow

Microsoft has warned that casual users shouldn't make use of the beta download, but wait for the official release.

By Stuart Turton, 3 Dec 2008 at 11:52

Desktop Software/News

Microsoft calls anti-Vista report 'schizophrenic'

The software giant has slammed a Forrester Research report which claimed businesses had rejected the new OS.

By Barry Collins, 28 Jul 2008 at 16:59

Desktop Software/News

Microsoft unveils 'Mojave' OS experiment

Microsoft is looking to prove its latest operating system Windows Vista is better than the reviews would have us believe.

By Stuart Turton, 29 Jul 2008 at 16:40

Desktop Software/News

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Microsoft admits Vista was 'less good'

A Microsoft exec has noted that having 'bad products' can hurt your market share.

By Stuart Turton, 17 Sep 2009 at 09:47

Desktop Software/News

Windows 7 could be out by next Christmas

Learning lessons from Vista, Microsoft look to be focusing on a Windows 7 launch for the next holiday season.

By Barry Collins, 7 Nov 2008 at 15:08

Desktop Software/News

Microsoft shipping SP2 RC2 for Vista and Windows Server

Software giant Microsoft has started shipping service pack 2 for Windows Vista and Server 2008

By David Neal, 26 Feb 2009 at 16:50

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