BBC News | Microsoft ends retail sales of Windows 7 and 8 BBC News From 31 October, consumers could no longer buy copies of the Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate versions of Windows 7. Now, Windows 8 is also no longer available. The change affects both copies bought in shops or loaded on PCs and laptops. Microsoft stops selling Windows 7 Say farewell to Windows 7 Microsoft is phasing out sales of Windows 7 and Windows 8 to OEMs and ... |