Micropatchers share 1-instruction fix for NTLM hash leak flaw in Windows 7+
Updated Microsoft's OS sure loves throwing your creds at remote systems
Patches06 Dec 2024 | 13
Windows 7
Windows 7 finally checks out as POSReady 7 closes the till on an era
Embedded versions live longer – including Windows 10 LTSC
OSes16 Oct 2024 | 16
Attackers accessed UK military data through high-security fencing firm's Windows 7 rig
Irony, not barbed wire, cuts the deepest
Cyber-crime04 Sep 2023 | 70
This is the end, Windows 7 and 8 friends: Microsoft drops support this week
Time has run out for users of legacy operating systems – will you upgrade or buy a new PC?
OSes09 Jan 2023 | 156
Microsoft 365 patches for Windows 7 to end in 2023
By then you won't be able to install the suite on Windows 8.1
Security12 Jul 2022 | 9
Oh no it isn't... Oh yes it is... Microsoft confirms OneDrive lives on under Windows 7
Panto season comes early in Redmond as TLS tweaks revive software
Storage29 Apr 2021 | 7
BROADER TOPICS
Microsoft OneDrive for Windows 7 drives off a cliff for business users
Accidental borkage ... or a not-so-subtle hint that it really is time to move on?
Storage15 Apr 2021 | 43
Relics of the past to be found in Oxford: A medieval friary, a Saxon wall, and... Windows 7
Bork!Bork!Bork! Shopping paradise forgot to pay for more support
Bootnotes17 Sep 2020 | 17
What's the difference between Windows 7 and a bin lorry? One is full of garbage, and the other… oh dear
Bork!Bork!Bork! Forget the Lambeth Walk, instead enjoy the Camden Bork
Bootnotes31 Mar 2020 | 37
You'll get your money – when this bank has upgraded Windows 7... or bought extended support
Bork!Bork!Bork! The return of the cashpoint bork as support dries up
Bootnotes05 Mar 2020 | 33
Windows 7: Still looking after business (except when it isn't)
Bork!Bork!Bork! The operating system that will not die lingers on in NatWest's ATMs
Bootnotes24 Feb 2020 | 53
Windows 7 will not go gentle into that good night: Ageing OS refuses to shut down
Users rage, rage against the dying of the light (and support)
Software10 Feb 2020 | 110
Petition asking Microsoft to open-source Windows 7 sails past 7,777-signature goal
The Free Software Foundation really set the bar high there
Software29 Jan 2020 | 92
Microsoft: 14 January patch was the last for Windows 7. Also Microsoft: Actually...
Wallpaper-stripping bug will be fixed
Software27 Jan 2020 | 60
Free Software Foundation suggests Microsoft 'upcycles' Windows 7... as open source
'Its life doesn't have to end!'
Software24 Jan 2020 | 159
German taxpayers faced with €800k Windows 7 support bill due to Deutschland dithering
Total Inability To Secure Upgrade Programme in Berlin
OSes22 Jan 2020 | 56
Windows 7 back in black as holdouts report wallpaper-stripping shenanigans
Suitable attire, seeing that it's dead
Software21 Jan 2020 | 150
Are you getting it? Yes, armageddon it: Mass hysteria takes hold as the Windows 7 axe falls
Only Linux, um, Windows 10 can save you!
Software14 Jan 2020 | 205
Globo PC sales up for first time in 7 straight years – but market still 25% down on 2011
Like manna from Microsoft: Windows 7 great escape out-trumps crappy Intel CPU availability
On-Prem14 Jan 2020 | 21
Step away from that Windows 7 machine, order UK cyber-cops: It's not safe for managing your cash digitally
Mainstream support officially ends today
Software14 Jan 2020 | 134
Windows 7 and Server 2008 end of support: What will change on 14 January?
Businesses have many options, but with 25% of Windows users still on 7, security is a worry
Software09 Jan 2020 | 187
That's Microsoft price: Now you can enjoy a BSOD from the comfort of your driving seat
Windows struck down at Asda Click & Collect 'Drive Thru'
Software29 Nov 2019 | 58
What is this, 1989? Laplink is still a thing and wants to help with Windows 7 migrations
Software survivor celebrates middle age with facelift
Software06 Nov 2019 | 78
If you really can't let go of Windows 7, Microsoft will keep things secure for another three years
For a fee, of course
Security02 Oct 2019 | 56
Business PC sales up as suits flee looming end of support for Windows 7
As for those flakey ol' consumers...
Personal Tech04 Sep 2019 | 47
Can't bear to part with that well-worn copy of Windows 7? Microsoft might let you keep it updated an extra year
EA and ESA subscribers can get 12 free months of updates
OSes27 Aug 2019 | 133
Brit consumers still holding off on buying new PCs until that Brexit thing is over and done with
Even businesses' attempts to destroy Windows 7 with firehose of cash fail to reverse sales droop
Personal Tech17 Jul 2019 | 60
Now you can have a twist of 2019 in your 2012: Microsoft goes back to the future with Edge on Windows 7/8
It looks like your OS goes out of support in seven months. Would you like a new browser?
Software20 Jun 2019 | 40
Sure, you can keep Grandpa Windows 7 snug in the old code home – for a price
Microsoft turns the screws on those living in the past
Software06 Feb 2019 | 158
It WASN'T the update, says Microsoft: Windows 7 suffers identity crisis as users hit by activation errors
Activation server fiddling on day of monthly update... really?
Software11 Jan 2019 | 69
Crystal ball gazers declare that Windows 10 has finally overtaken Windows 7
At last! The pretender to the throne swipes the crown
OSes02 Jan 2019 | 94
Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 7, 8.1 support forums
Have you tried turning it off and.. err… off again?
Software12 Jun 2018 | 63
Win 7, Server 2008 'Total Meltdown' exploit lands, pops admin shells
Plus: Xen admins – you need to get patching your patches, too
Security26 Apr 2018 | 9
Mad March Meltdown! Microsoft's patch for a patch for a patch may need another patch
Updated If at first, er, second, ah, third, no, fourth, you fail, sadly, you're probably Redmond
Security03 Apr 2018 | 53
Microsoft patches patch for Meltdown bug patch: Windows 7, Server 2008 rushed an emergency fix
If at first you don't succeed, you're Redmond
Security29 Mar 2018 | 52
Microsoft's Windows 7 Meltdown fixes from January, February made PCs MORE INSECURE
You'll want to install the March update. Like right now – if you can avoid broken networking
Security28 Mar 2018 | 68
Still not on Windows 10? Fine, sighs Microsoft, here are its antivirus tools for Windows 7, 8.1
Redmond extends ATP to older builds, adds third-party links
Security12 Feb 2018 | 68
No, Windows 10 hasn’t beaten Windows 7’s market share. Not for sure, anyway
OS-detection services disagree on which Windows reigns
Software05 Feb 2018 | 117
Microsoft silently fixes security holes in Windows 10 – dumps Win 7, 8 out in the cold
Versions in use by millions lag behind latest OS, leaving systems vulnerable to attack
Security06 Oct 2017 | 229
Microsoft posts death notices for Windows 7 sysadmin certifications
They'll go in mid-2018. Does that support the 'too insecure for business' message?
Software19 Jan 2017 | 23
Microsoft Germany says Windows 7 already unfit for business users
FUDalicious post argues ancient security features are just too risky
Software17 Jan 2017 | 119
Windows 10 market share stalls after free upgrade offer ends
It looks like users won't adopt it if they have to pay for it
Channel02 Nov 2016 | 143
Windows 10 now rules the weekend, taking over from Windows 7
Redmond's latest is climbing nicely, mostly at Windows 7's expense
Channel02 Sep 2016 | 47
Microsoft shifts Windows 7 and 8.1 fixes to 'rollup' bundles
Surprisingly, 'rollup' not just code for a Windows 10 installer
Software17 May 2016 | 55
Microsoft half-bricks Asus Windows 7 PCs with UEFI boot glitch
You can always update to Windows 10. Eh? Eh?
Software06 May 2016 | 121
Microsoft’s Get Windows 10 nagware shows signs of sentience
RoTM Humanity versus GWX: Are we ready for the battle?
Software12 Jan 2016 | 220
Your jingle to take into the weekend: QuickTime security fixes to apply
Apple closes out week with patches for Windows
OSes09 Jan 2016 | 9
ANN-IE-LATION: Microsoft to axe support for older Internet Explorer next week
Don't say we didn't warn ya ... because we did
OSes06 Jan 2016 | 32
Microsoft rolls out first 'major update' to Windows 10
IT managers get to pick and choose patches
Channel12 Nov 2015 | 131
Microsoft Windows 7 Pro: Halloween Horror for PC makers next year
And Windows 10 will be injected into your box by Redmond's mad doctors
Channel03 Nov 2015 | 55
Food, water, batteries, medical supplies, ammo … and Windows 7 PCs
Microsoft names the day when OEMs must stop selling Windows 7 PCs
Software03 Nov 2015 | 69
Microsoft now awfully pushy with Windows 10 on Win 7, 8 PCs – Reg readers hit back
Updated Pitchfork time after Redmond force-feeds upgrade
OSes15 Oct 2015 | 381
Microsoft backports data slurp to Windows 7 and 8 via patches
But no creepy Redmond robo-buddy for Windows 10 hold-outs – yet
Software01 Sep 2015 | 212
FAIL: Windows 10 bulk patch produces INFINITE CRASH LOOP
Update KB3081424 reboots half way through the install
Channel11 Aug 2015 | 132
Windows 10 is FORCING ITSELF onto domain happy Windows 7 PCs
Feel the download, just don't mind the bandwidth
Channel07 Aug 2015 | 176
NHS trust's crack IT squad claims its first digital upgrade hits
'Big' ECM in paperless Sussex modernisation move
Legal08 Jul 2015 | 11
Windows 7 and 8.1 market share surge, XP falls behind OS X
It looks like the world wants freebie Windows 10 upgrades
Channel02 Jul 2015 | 46
New Windows 10 will STAGGER to its feet, says Microsoft OS veep
Build 2015 It's coming in 'waves' – and Windows 7 users are the priority
Channel01 May 2015 | 113
It's 2015 and a RICH TEXT FILE or a HTTP request can own your Windows machine
Patch now before someone writes exploits for these bugs
OSes15 Apr 2015 | 22
Windows 7 MARKED for DEATH by Microsoft as of NOW
Mainstream support ends TODAY
OSes13 Jan 2015 | 198
Pity the poor Windows developer: The tools for desktop development are in disarray
Analysis A Microsoft posting reveals deep-seated issues
OSes27 Nov 2014 | 66
NHS XP patch scratch leaves patient records wide open to HACKERS
Trusts fail to sign up to extended Windows XP support
Channel10 Nov 2014 | 52
Biting the hand that feeds IT
