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• Calif. woman sues Microsoft over XP downgrades -- again

  By Gregg Keizer | 31 December, 2010 10:12

  Rerun of lawsuit tossed by federal judge last February

• Windows Explorer explained: Easier file selection

  By Rick Broida | 04 December, 2010 02:29

  People who don't work with files on a regular basis have a devil of a time remembering the keyboard shortcut for selecting multiple files. (You hold down the Ctrl key while clicking each individual file.)

• Give Windows 7 (or XP) a Vista-like sidebar

  By Rick Broida | 16 October, 2010 05:55

  One of the things I miss about Windows Vista -- okay, the only thing I miss about Vista -- is the Sidebar. Much as I applaud Microsoft's decision to liberate its desktop gadgets, to make it so you can position them anywhere you like, did it have to be at the expense of the Sidebar itself?

• Microsoft to end support for Windows 2000, XP SP2 on July 13

  By J. Peter Bruzzese | 10 May, 2010 21:03

  Microsoft offers support for its products for five years and extended support for another five years. That time will soon be up for Windows 2000 (desktop and server) and Windows XP SP2: July 13 is the last day that extended support will be available.

• Microsoft survived Vista, says analyst

  By Gregg Keizer | 24 April, 2010 06:14

  Microsoft weathered the storm of Windows Vista, 2007's often-abused operating system, an analyst said today after reviewing the company latest earnings.

• Microsoft issues security advisory on IE vulnerability

  By John Fontana | 25 November, 2009 03:23

  Microsoft Monday night issued a security advisory that provides customers with guidance and workarounds for dealing with a zero-day exploit aimed at Internet Explorer.

• A guide to Windows 7 security

  By Tony Bradley | 20 October, 2009 00:36

  Until now, Windows Vista was the most secure version of the Windows operating system.

• Ready for Windows 7? Here's how to deploy it right

  By J. Peter Bruzzese | 06 October, 2009 03:54

  Windows 7 is right around the corner. The official release date is Oct. 22, but some PC makers will ship it before then.

• Mozilla plans to 'ribbonize' Firefox

  By Gregg Keizer | 23 September, 2009 07:24

  Mozilla plans to "ribbonize" Firefox for Windows Vista and Windows 7 to reduce clutter and free up space for the browser display, according to company planning documents.

• Microsoft confirms critical unpatched Vista, Windows 7 RC bug

  By Gregg Keizer | 10 September, 2009 06:35

  Microsoft late Tuesday confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, could be used to hijack PCs.

• Windows 7: the good, the bad, and the unknown

  By Harry McCracken | 08 August, 2009 09:08

  For most people who are considering moving to Windows 7, October 22 is D-Day. On that date Microsoft's newest operating system lands on store shelves, both as a shrinkwrapped upgrade and preinstalled on new PCs. For some folks, though, D-Day has already arrived. Microsoft has issued the final RTM (release to manufacturing) version of Windows 7 to large companies that buy Windows via volume licenses, as well as to IT pros who belong to its Technet service. The Windows Vista era is officially drawing to a close--although you could argue that it never really quite started--and the Windows 7 one is under way.

• Microsoft unveils local Windows 7 pricing, upgrade program

  By Kathryn Edwards | 26 June, 2009 11:29

  Microsoft Australia today released details of the Windows 7 upgrade program and its anticipated prices for Windows 7, for when it hits shelves on October 22.

• Windows XP: The Microsoft OS That Just Won't Die

  By Shane O'Neill | 15 December, 2008 10:40

  Users' desire to stick with Windows XP combined with Microsoft's strategy of charging XP downgrade fees are keeping the software giant from moving forward, say industry analysts.