Microsoft Windows 8 OS Banned on Chinese Government Computers: Microsoft 'Surprised' About Decision

Microsoft's Windows 8 platform received a ban on China's government computers. A statement from the Central Government Procurement Center in China stated all desktops, laptops and tablets purchased through the state must be installed with an operating system not connected with Windows 8.

Microsoft Windows XP Upgrade System Requirements: Switch to Windows 7 OS

An up-to-date operating system is highly recommended

Microsoft Office 2003 & Windows XP Losing Tech Support, Users Must Upgrade To Avoid Security Risks

Users will be forced to upgrade

Windows XP Dies Today: Here Are Some Other Options

The long-anticipated death of support for the over-a-decade old Windows XP operating system happens on April 8. For those who are still stuck on the XP ecosystem, here are a few tips for how to move on.

Should You Worry About Your Bank's ATMs Still Using Windows XP?

Windows XP is headed for the great, green rolling-pasture wallpaper in the sky starting early this April, and people are beginning to freak out about it, with Microsoft's help.

Windows XP Update Scheduled for Government Computer Systems Over Cyber Attack Concerns

April 8 marks the deadline for the U.S. government to complete secure operating systems installations to federal computers. However as the date fast approaches, roughly 10 percent of the several million federally used computers will still be running with the outdated system.

Microsoft: Please Help Get Grandma Off Windows XP

Whether you like Windows 8.1 or not, Windows XP is officially dying soon. But the over a decade old operating system is still in use by a good number of people, so Microsoft is now asking savvy Windows users to help get some of the stragglers off the ancient operating system.

Windows XP Dies This Spring, But Anti-Malware Support Will Persist

The end is near for Windows XP, but some aspects of Microsoft support for the virus-prone 12-year-old operating system will linger on for about one more year, according to an announcement from Microsoft.
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