With Windows 9, Microsoft will try to put Windows 8 era behind it - PCWorld

Yahoo TechWith Windows 9, Microsoft will try to put Windows 8 era behind itPCWorldAfter spending the past two years in damage control mode over Windows 8, Microsoft will officially begin a new era for its OS on Tuesday, when it's expected to unveil a preview of Windows' next major version during an event focused on enterprise customers.Windows 10 Undoes the Disaster of Windows 8 (Mostly)Yahoo TechWindows 10 revealed: Microsoft Corp unveils successor...

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Windows 7's slow sunset continues with October 31st deadline - BGR

BGRWindows 7's slow sunset continues with October 31st deadlineBGRAs PC users anxiously await the release of Windows 9, many are beginning to worry about the latest impending deadline for Windows 7. On the Windows lifecycle fact sheet, Microsoft notes that it will no longer provide copies of Windows 7 Home Basic ...No, Microsoft isn't killing Windows 7 on October 31st 2014WinBetaWindows 10 combines the best aspects of Windows 7 and Windows 8TechRadar...

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What happens to Windows 7 on October 31, 2014? - ZDNet

TechRadar UKWhat happens to Windows 7 on October 31, 2014?ZDNetAfter October 31, 2014 -- Microsoft will no longer provide its PC partners or systems builders with copies of Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium and/or Ultimate to preinstall on new PCs. This means that OEMs will be able to continue to sell their stock ...Windows 7 vs Windows 8.1: which is the better OS?TechRadar UKWindows 7 faces Halloween deadlineCNETMicrosoft to cut Windows 7 OEM supply...

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How to stop autoloading programs in Windows 7 and Windows 8 - PCWorld

PCWorldHow to stop autoloading programs in Windows 7 and Windows 8PCWorldAfter reading my article on killing unwanted processes, Joe Balbona asked how he could keep those processes from loading in the first place. There's no direct correlation between the programs that load when you boot and the processes slowing down your ...

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Windows 9 Start menu makes video debut: Windows 7 fans should finally be happy - ExtremeTech

ExtremeTechWindows 9 Start menu makes video debut: Windows 7 fans should finally be happyExtremeTechThe new Windows 9 Start menu, while it looks completely different from the Windows Vista or Windows 7 Start menu, retains most of the same functionality — but now the direct Documents, Pictures, Control Panel, etc. links are on the left side, rather ...and more&nbs...

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Personalize the Windows 7 Start menu - PCWorld

Personalize the Windows 7 Start menuPCWorldBob Black asked about altering the Windows 7 Start menu to make it fit his preferences and work habits. You can do a lot with the Windows 7 Start menu. You can put your favorite programs front and center. You can replace big, easy-to-hit icons with ...

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Windows 8 adoption rates lower than Windows Vista - IT PRO

IT PROWindows 8 adoption rates lower than Windows VistaIT PRONo one would argue that the two most maligned operating systems ever to be released by Microsoft are Windows Vista and Windows 8, but it might surprise some to know that Vista was actually more popular in its heyday than Windows 8 is now. As it stands ...and more&nbs...

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Google is bringing the Chrome OS desktop to Windows 7 - Engadget

Google is bringing the Chrome OS desktop to Windows 7EngadgetFrançois Beaufort notes that Chrome Canary now has an experimental "Chrome OS mode" for Windows 7 that drops you into Google's web-based desktop, complete with an app launcher; you'll even get Google Now notifications through the app. There's no ...

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