HEXUS.net - Windows 7

Microsoft fires warning to Windows 7 pirates

11 May 2009, 12:19

WGA is out, but WAT is in and it promises to protect Microsoft's intellectual property.

78

Microsoft: "Windows 7 is automatically tuned to work efficiently on SSDs"

8 May 2009, 12:01

Microsoft has provided a Q&A for solid state drives in Windows 7, detailing a number of OS-specific enhancements.

13

Windows 7 Release Candidate now available to download

5 May 2009, 09:38

Here it is folks, the last free pre-release version of Microsoft's Windows 7.

43

Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate won't expire until June 1st 2010

1 May 2009, 14:23

But will over a year's free use deter would-be buyers?

44

Windows 7 to arrive October 23rd 2009?

1 May 2009, 09:54

Acer's UK marketing director claims Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system will be available in under six months.

6

Microsoft rethinks AutoPlay to counter growing threat of malware

30 April 2009, 15:58

AutoRun to become unavailable for devices that aren't removable optical media, says Microsoft.

12

Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate coming next week

27 April 2009, 09:39

Sooner than expected?

38

Microsoft shows off Windows 7 touch functionality

30 March 2009, 16:51

It might look like good ol' Windows, but it's designed to work great at the touch of a finger, says Microsoft.

18

Windows 7 Release Candidate on course to ship in May

27 March 2009, 09:38

Microsoft TechNet website lets slip plans for an unlimited Windows 7 RC testing program set to begin in May.

3

Microsoft updates on Windows 7 release candidate progress

16 March 2009, 11:04

Another 27 changes from the Windows 7 beta are detailed by Microsoft's development team.

4

Microsoft details preliminary changes for Windows 7 RC

26 February 2009, 11:25

Redmond appears to be listening, folks. Here's a look at the Windows 7 changes it claims users have requested.

2

Windows 7 on the fast track, release candidate due in April?

23 February 2009, 10:45

It's far from official, but rumours suggest Microsoft is on track to deliver a Windows 7 release candidate on April 10.

25

Microsoft urges the enterprise to move on from Windows XP

6 February 2009, 11:28

With Vista having failed to make a substantial impact on enterprise users, Microsoft's Steve Ballmer implores customers to let go of XP.

67

Microsoft announces five Windows 7 SKUs

3 February 2009, 18:45

Five editions of Windows 7 will be made available, but this time it all makes a little more sense.

27

Will Microsoft launch a Windows 7 Netbook Edition?

30 January 2009, 15:50

Speculation on the number of Windows 7 SKUs is running rife, but will there be one aimed solely at the burgeoning netbook market?

18

Microsoft issues MP3 corruption update for Windows 7 beta

14 January 2009, 11:06

Windows 7 beta users are urged to install an update that could prevent the corruption of your music library.

12

Microsoft removes the 2.5 million-user limit on Windows 7 beta

12 January 2009, 10:06

Haven't yet had a chance to try out the beta of Microsoft's next operating system? Not to worry, there are no download limits until January 24th.

31

Microsoft's Windows 7 public beta now available to download

9 January 2009, 16:36

It's here, it's crippling Microsoft's servers, and you can get it if you're one of the first 2.5 million users.

316

Is Microsoft's Windows 7 just a matter of months away?

22 December 2008, 17:02

Microsoft has suggested that Windows 7 will reach the market in early 2010, but is there reason to believe it'll be here much sooner?

47

Windows 7 to offer DirectX acceleration without a GPU

1 December 2008, 16:11

WARP10, a software rasterizer found in Windows 7, demonstrates the rendering ability of powerful CPUs. But what does it tell us?

23

I'm a PC merchandise: clothing for the uninhibited nerd?

21 November 2008, 15:43

Fond of Microsoft's Life Without Walls campaign? Or just a plain ol' nerd? Here's some attire for the "I'm a PC" crowd.

11

AeroSnap brings a touch of Windows 7 functionality to Vista

12 November 2008, 14:21

It was only a matter of time until we saw applications offering Windows 7 features in Vista, and here's one of them.

9

PDC '08: Microsoft demonstrates Windows 7's sex appeal

29 October 2008, 14:46

Microsoft has provided a first look at its next operating system, Windows 7, and it's sexier than any Windows before it.

20

PDC '08: Windows 7 feature list hints at multiple editions

28 October 2008, 12:42

Windows Vista's six editions have been blamed for causing consumer confusion, but will Windows 7 follow a similar trend?

34

PDC '08: Microsoft outlines Windows 7 software certification requirements

27 October 2008, 11:12

Want your software to be labelled as certified for Windows 7? Here's the list of proposed technical requirements.

4

Microsoft clarifies Windows 7 name, but is it technically accurate?

15 October 2008, 10:49

Windows 7 seemed a logical name for Microsoft's forthcoming successor to Windows Vista, but it isn't quite as simple as it seems.

17

Microsoft gives Windows 7 a name...

14 October 2008, 09:43

So much for the suggestion that codenames don't tend to stick. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 will be called precisely that.

32

Microsoft gearing up for all things touch: Surface SDK to launch at PDC 2008

7 October 2008, 17:11

The software development kit for Microsoft's Surface computer will be made available at this month's Professional Developer Conference.

2

Microsoft Windows 7: what we know so far

2 October 2008, 16:44

Paul Thurrot, self-proclaimed Windows enthusiast, provides an ample dose of pre-PDC details on Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 7.

19

AMD expects Microsoft's Windows 7 to launch in 2009

2 October 2008, 12:19

Over at Japan's CEATEC 2008, AMD is stating that we can expect Windows 7 in 2009. Does it know something we don't?

33

Microsoft's Windows 7 blog helping shape a customer-communicated OS

1 October 2008, 12:46

Microsoft's dedicated Windows 7 blog is providing an interesting look at its forthcoming OS, as well as taking on board valuable community feedback.

0

Microsoft Windows 7 to ship without built-in e-mail functionality

23 September 2008, 13:52

Microsoft's Brian Hall has confirmed that Windows 7 will be stripped of basic applications in favour of the far-superior Windows Live.

30

Microsoft launches Windows 7 blog

15 August 2008, 15:30

Microsoft has launched a blog dedicated to the engineering of Windows 7, and promises in-depth information later this year.

3

Complete Windows 7 coverage from HEXUS

The news that matters to you, delivered direct to your inbox