Microsoft's business model for Windows has historically been complex, with a mix of different editions, a partner-centric sales channel, and Byzantine licensing rules. Throw in a 10-year support ...

It’s that whole back-to-school season, which means parents are probably wondering if they have to buy their college-bound kids a brand new PC or they can wring another year out of the old one.

On January 13, Microsoft's mainstream support for Windows 7 Service Pack (SP) 1 ends. Nobody panic. This does not mean Microsoft is going to stop issuing security fixes for Windows 7 SP1 tomorrow. Or ...

Microsoft stopped selling its aging operating systems to companies that make Windows-based gadgets. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying ...

As the January end-of-support deadline for the aged OS approaches, Microsoft is ramping up efforts to get users to move to Windows 10. Microsoft will soon begin nagging users running Windows 7 ...

I have had this issue as well, my solution to it is: Go back to the first screen (of the Win7 install) and go to the repair section, let it try and repair, then get to the Command Prompt. Once in the ...

Despite pleas from users to stop the confusion and craft one version of Windows 7, Microsoft is continuing down the path it followed with XP and Vista releasing multiple versions or SKUs ...

Retail sales of consumer editions of Windows 7 and Windows 8 are coming to an end this Friday. On October 31, 2014, sales of Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate editions are scheduled to ...

In addition to being useful for collaborative business use, shared network folders can also come in handy when it comes to backing up your business computers. The Backup and Restore feature of Windows ...

Got a basic Windows 7 Professional install that's in a workgroup. When I try to join it to the domain I get the normal credentials popup, but once I put ...

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...