With the release of Windows 7 coming October 22, enterprises need to at least begin looking at deploying Windows 7 in their environments. Whether you are excited about Windows 7 or hate the fact that ...

Is a clean install your go-to for stubborn Windows issues? Think again. There are ample recovery options right at your ...

Microsoft has re-released a Windows 7 installation tool that it admitted included open-source code, and has posted the utility’s source code to its own open-source site. Microsoft yesterday ...

Microsoft is denying a DigiTimes report which claims the Redmond company has delayed delivery of key analysis and testing tools that PC makers need to get Windows 7 preloaded on new machines.

Much of this, however, isn’t obvious, particularly if you don’t know the names for these things, and haven’t taken the time to read any “what’s new” articles, read an introductory book like Windows 7 ...

Windows is a popular OS for a reason — the versatility and range of built-in features it provides for users. However, you might often feel it lacks troubleshooting or system monitoring tools required ...

Microsoft said Wednesday it has reposted a tool to the Internet that aids installing Windows 7 on Netbooks and computers without an optical drive. The software maker pulled the Windows 7 USB/DVD ...

The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is confirmed to include GPLv2 code, so Microsoft will release the source code next week Microsoft Friday acknowledged that its ...

Microsoft has yanked a tool it touted as a way for netbook owners to install Windows 7 without a DVD drive after a prominent blogger accused the company of using open-source code without acknowledging ...

Migration is not just about copying personal files into a new OS. It is also about moving apps and settings. While you can always install a new OS and then restore all your data from backup, it works ...

If you need to report a problem — and can reproduce the steps and symptoms — the Problem Steps Recorder tool lets you capture some of the evidence, as screen shots plus, optionally, your annotating ...