Update, Dec. 07, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 06 now includes a statement from Microsoft about the new Windows zero ... all versions of Windows from 7 through 11 and Windows Server ...

reminding users they could still activate Windows 11 and 10 with valid Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 keys. This practice dates back to 2015 when Microsoft launched Windows 10 with a one-year free upgrade ...

Microsoft appears to be listening to these minimalist pleas, at least when it comes to assigning an official name to Windows 7, the successor to Vista that's slated for release sometime in late 2009.

More on that later, including a method of direct data transfer. If migrating from an XP machine to a new system with Windows 7 already installed, WET (which comes with Win7) can be used to perform ...

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Nvidia has a new graphics driver for those still using Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 despite their no-support state. Although Microsoft and other developers already abandoned these operating systems ...

ForbesGmail ‘Suddenly’ Stops Working—New Warning As Update Fails ... with PCs running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows XP. Those users are at risk today and will continue to be at risk ...