Microsoft Corp. on Thursday released the beta of a free app that helps users determine whether their PC is powerful enough to run the upcoming Windows 7 operating system. The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor ...

Having trouble deciding whether to upgrade to Microsoft's newest? If so, you may be better off waiting. Upgrading to Windows 7 is not a no-brainer for most users. Microsoft offers a free Windows 7 ...

Q: I would like to purchase the new Windows 7 for my older computer, but I'm not sure whether it will run on it. How can I find out before making the purchase? A: You ...

Here's some important information for anyone thinking about upgrading to Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system on an existing machine, or using an existing device or peripheral (such as a printer ...

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Microsoft has officially launched the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and the Windows 7 Compatibility Center. If you haven't installed Windows 7 yet, and are planning to ...

Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 for individual users, but it's been a bumpy ride at best. Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 ...

But now that the folks at Microsoft have created a new operating system that's worth moving to, they haven't made the upgrade easy, because you have to perform a clean install of the OS. Here are the ...

Q: I have Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop, and it works fine. Is it really worthwhile to upgrade to Windows 7? Before anybody accuses me of making up this question, I saw variations of it in ...