That recommendation did not go unheeded as reviewers in the CRN Test Center set out to find the most efficient and easiest way to get Windows 7 deployed on XP clients. But after a series of tests on ...

Microsoft issued a "Fix it"-style patch for a Windows 7 upgrade problem for Vista users that results in a system hang. Microsoft issued a "Fix it"-style patch on Tuesday for a Windows 7 upgrade ...

After recently writing about the ‘joys’ of upgrading from XP to Windows 7, I was mildly surprised to hear from Vista users who wanted to know if they should upgrade to Windows 7. The answer is: ...

Q: I have Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop, and it works fine. Is it really worthwhile to upgrade to Windows 7? Before anybody accuses me of making up this question, I saw variations of it in ...

The launch of Windows 7 may be more than two months away, but the buzz, already building, is starting to reach fever pitch. Reviews, such as Preston Gralla’s in Computerworld,, have called it “solid” ...

With Windows 7 scheduled for release Oct. 22, the question many readers will be asking is, "Should I upgrade?" The answer depends on your circumstances. If you're frustrated with Windows Vista because ...

The main problem has been straightening out the differences between what is technically possible and what is allowed by Microsoft's licensing. Both points appear to be confusing for users. In addition ...

Agencies still using XP can make the jump to Windows 7, although the upgrade path could be tricky in spots. Microsoft and other vendors have set up programs to help with the transition. Government ...

It does, however, permit upgrades from Vista SP1 to Windows 7. A Microsoft spokesman said that no final decisions have yet been made about what will be included or not included in the generally ...

Microsoft detailed on Tuesday upgrade paths from old Windows editions to its upcoming Windows 7 OS, saying that Europeans will not be able to directly upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7.

Microsoft issued a "Fix it"-style patch on Tuesday for a Windows 7 upgrade problem that results in a system hang. Some Windows Vista users have been unable to upgrade to Windows 7 due to a problem ...