Windows 7: When you sit down at your computer in the morning, you probably have a handful of applications you open at once to start your day. Windows 7 App Launcher (7APL) can open select applications ...

Microsoft this week released the first update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 on Windows Update. The update resolves problems when trying to install or run certain legacy games or ...

Answer and explanation is below. Answer is A, B: Both the ACT and Windows XP mode can be used to support legacy applications with Windows 7. Both are available as free downloads from Microsoft, but ...

Microsoft has launched a Code7 Contest (Silverlight required) that aims to recognize and reward software applications running on Windows 7 that are innovative, provide value to users, and which ...

Application compatibility is one of the most difficult obstacles users face when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. Fortunately, Microsoft offers some solutions, including XP Mode. This week, as ...

A new OS often retires features that were in its predecessor. If you’re still holding onto Windows 7 because a feature you’re fond of doesn’t appear in Windows 10, chances are there are alternative ...

Windows 7, the newest version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system, comes with numerous functional improvements over its widely used predecessors, Vista and XP. Some of these enhancements—such as ...

In the April issue you saw how easily you can create a Windows Phone 7 application using Visual Studio 2010 and Expression Blend 4 ("Intro to Windows Phone 7," Language Lab). However, there's more to ...

Microsoft says Windows 7 recovery discs created using the Control Panel Backup and Restore app will fail to start after installing Windows updates released since January 11, 2022. However, while ...

Intel faces challenges in migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7, including application incompatibility and system readiness, the company said on Wednesday. Intel worked with Microsoft to develop ...