Windows 7 and Vista are staging an unexpected comeback as users push back against Windows 11.

Windows 11’s track record hasn’t been great. Every update seems to cause all kinds of problems, which is why many users would ...

The uncertain economy would seem to be a less-than-ideal environment for launching a new version of Windows. But Microsoft enterprise partners who've been rolling out the OS internally say the ...

It seems that my latest install of Windows 11 Pro has the 97% completion bug when performing a native image or windows backup from within the old control panel options. I’ve tried the list of remedies ...

A few months back I explained how Windows 7 users can use built-in tools to create a system-repair disc–an important step to take given that few PCs these days come with one. A reader who uses Vista ...

If you want to download Windows 7 ISO file for free and install it on your system or install it as a virtual machine via VirtualBox or any other virtualization software, you can download it by using ...

Computers are a significant investment, especially for those on fixed incomes. Fortunately, with proper care and maintenance, older computers can remain secure and functional for years. Let's address ...

With Windows 7 set to hit store shelves on Oct. 22, retailers are urging consumers to buy Windows 7 upgrades for as little as $119.48 . But that $119.48 could get you into a lot of trouble. Completing ...

Why it's a problem roughly 11% of the computers in the world are running this obsolete operating system. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for ...

TL;DR: Windows 7 is experiencing a surprising resurgence in 2025, rising to nearly 10% of the global desktop Windows market share, up from 2% in July. Despite Microsoft ending support in 2023, its ...

While Backup and Restore (Windows 7) creates viable and fantastically compatible hard drive images, various flaws and limitations with the Windows Rescue/Recovery disks render it basically unusable ...

Forward-looking: Windows 7 will exit extended support very soon, but "micropatches" offered by 0patch are ready to take Microsoft's place in keeping the old operating systems safe and sound against ...