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  • How to downgrade from Windows 8

    By Paul Rubens | 14 March, 2013 20:20

    For a variety of reasons, some businesses are looking to downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7. The good news is that Microsoft's business licenses come with downgrade rights, but the catch is that the rules can be tricky and compliance could become an issue. Here are some clarifications on your rights when downgrading from Windows 8 or standardising on earlier Microsoft operating systems.

  • Microsoft Surface Pro has problems but also big promise

    By Rob Enderle | 15 February, 2013 14:32

    The Microsoft Surface Pro tries to be a tablet and an ultrabook, but it brings out the worst in both devices. If Microsoft gets v2.0 right, though, people may be willing to replace their iPads.

  • Microsoft's 13 worst missteps of all time

    By Woody Leonhard | 14 January, 2013 11:15

    DOS 4.0, Zune, and Windows 8 are but a few of the landmarks among 25 years of failures Redmond-style

  • Windows 8, Surface tablets to lead Microsoft's fight for relevance in 2013

    By Shane O'Neill | 08 January, 2013 10:40

    Microsoft made big bets on Windows 8, Windows Phone and Surface tablets in 2012, and now it needs to make those bets to pay off. As more consumers and businesses go mobile, 2013 will be Microsoft's most challenging year yet.

  • Top 12 Microsoft Stories of 2012

    By Shane O'Neill | 18 December, 2012 22:01

    It was a challenging year for Microsoft as it continued to adapt to a mobile world and launched Windows 8. Here's a look back at the most popular CIO.com stories and slideshows about Microsoft from 2012.

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