Tagged: windows 7

Turns out giving away Windows 10 is working for Microsoft

Dave Yin

Published: October 15th, 2015

Windows 7 begins slow exit with end of mainstream support

It's hard to believe that Windows 7 is already being phased out of Microsoft Corp.'s support plans, but when you consider it was launched all the way back in 2009 and we're likely

Published on: January 14th, 2015 Brian Jackson

Microsoft issues patch for Internet Explorer, includes Windows XP

Microsoft Corp. is issuing an emergency update to Internet Explorer today, aiming to patch a vulnerability found Apr. 26 – and it’s also releasing this update for Windows XP, despite ending support for

Published on: May 1st, 2014 Candice So

Windows XP end of support – Mitigating the security concerns

Only a few more days now, and Windows XP will officially be end of life.  April 8, 2014 will be the last day that Windows XP or Office 2003 receive any bug fixes

Published on: March 19th, 2014 Brian Bourne

HP snubs Windows 8 with Windows 7 promo

Hewlett Packard Co. is promoting a sale featuring Windows 7 as the main enticement for buying its Pavilion or Envy laptops and desktop PCs in the U.S. Offering buyers of the Windows 7-based

Published on: January 21st, 2014 Brian Jackson
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The end of Windows XP: What are your options?

I recently participated in a Twitter chat (#CDNwinXP) with regard to the Windows XP operating system reaching end of support in April 2014. As I write this post, I am returning from a

Published on: November 25th, 2013 Brian Bourne

Windows 8 has 0.2 per cent share of Softchoice customer PCs

More than half of small to mid-sized enterprise users are still operating with Windows XP and barely anyone has migrated to Windows 8, an annual report released by Softchoice Corp. reveals. The last

Published on: November 5th, 2013 Brian Jackson

Windows XP PCs are 6 times more likely to be infected: Microsoft

Businesses still running Windows XP are six times more likely to become infected by malware than users running new operating systems (OS) like Windows 8, according to a new report from Microsoft Corp.

Published on: October 31st, 2013 Candice So

Dell offering tool for SMBs to migrate away from Windows XP

As the day marking the end of Windows XP support looms ahead, Dell Inc. has launched a new program for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to migrate away from the outdated operating

Published on: October 7th, 2013 Candice So

HP offers help upgrading from Windows XP

The countdown for Microsoft Corp.'s support for Windows XP will reach zero on April 8, 2014. After that, there won't be any more patches or updates released for the operating system. That could

Published on: July 9th, 2013 Brian Jackson

‘Windows 8, Windows 7, what’s the difference?’ SMBs asking

The fate of Windows 8 being eagerly adopted among small to mid-sized businesses or ignored like it was named Vista may lie in the hands of employees who ask for the operating system

Published on: March 4th, 2013 Brian Jackson

Internet Explorer 10 released for Windows 7

Internet Explorer 10 is now available for Windows 7 PCs, Microsoft announced today. Previously only available on Windows 8 and Windows RT, Internet Explorer (IE) 10 is far more focused on touch-screen interface

Published on: February 26th, 2013 Brian Jackson
Waiting for Windows 8’s SMB impact

Waiting for Windows 8’s SMB impact

When the Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) hype machine goes into full effect, it can be a sight to behold. And it certainly has been in full force around the software giant's new operating

Published on: November 28th, 2012 Jeff Jedras
3 tips for a successful Windows 8 roll out

3 tips for a successful Windows 8 roll out

Windows 8 hasn't even been released yet, but with the big day approaching this Friday it’s a good time to think about your business migration strategy. Many businesses have just recently moved to

Published on: October 22nd, 2012 Brian Jackson
Microsoft begins pre-sale for Windows 8

Microsoft begins pre-sale for Windows 8

Windows 8 is now available for pre-order ahead of the Oct. 26 launch, Microsoft Corp. announced today. Windows 8 PCs from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Samsung, and Sony also went on sale today

Published on: October 12th, 2012 Brian Jackson