Note: This article was originally posted on December 1st, 2019, but has since been updated to reflect the current version of Windows 10 and new steps that should be taken to prevent problems with the ...

Q. I converted my Windows 7 PC to Windows 10 in 2016, when Microsoft was offering the upgrade for free. But I didn’t like Windows 10, so I chose to undo the upgrade. Now that Windows 7 no longer gets ...

With Windows 10 support ending in October this year, upgrading to Windows 11 is not only crucial, but it is also the easiest way to stay secure and continue receiving new features. Microsoft continues ...

When upgrading from Windows 10 to 11, most users focus on technicalquestions: ・Will my existing computer meet the increased hardware requirements? ・Will I find my way around the new interface? ・Are ...

Windows 7's end of life was supposed to lift PC sales in 2020 Katie Collins - PA Images/Getty Images When Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7, many computer users had a decision to make: Stay on ...

Microsoft is indicating that the last day to buy a download license of the Windows 10 operating system will be on Jan. 31, 2023. In past years, Microsoft has issued a public notice about the ending of ...

Microsoft says it will stop selling downloads for Windows 10 Home and Pro licenses later this month. Windows 10 will continue to be supported until October 2025. Microsoft says it will stop selling ...

Windows 10 21H1, aka the 'Spring Update,' is slated for release within the next two months, and while it does not contain too many new and interesting features, it does get us ready for a more ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...