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Microsoft’s closing of free upgrade loophole appears to be breaking some Windows 11 and 10 PCs

By Darren Allan Published

Has your Windows 11 or 10 license suddenly stopped working? Here’s the reason why (most likely).

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Been putting off that free Windows 11 or 10 upgrade? Windows 7 and 8 diehards need to move fast

By Darren Allan Published

The free upgrade loophole that has been in place for pretty much forever is now being closed by Microsoft.

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An ancient Windows 7 PC is being blamed for cyberattack against UK armed forces supplier

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

LockBit compromised Zaun through a Windows 7 device that was used for manufacturing.

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Firefox finally pulls support for Windows 7, 8, so update now

By Craig Hale Published

Mozilla has issued a final warning for Windows 7/8 and macOS 10.12/10.13/10.14 users ahead of Firefox 116 release.

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Windows 11 features, pricing and everything you need to know

By Daryl Baxter, Matt Hanson, Jess Weatherbed Last updated

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Windows 11, including news, features and price details.

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PC gamers forced to upgrade as Valve ends Windows 7 support for Steam

By John Loeffler Published

Valve Software, makers of the ubiquitous gaming storefront Steam, will be discontinuing Windows 7 and Windows 8 support, so you'll need to upgrade to keep gaming.

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Windows 7 users are finally abandoning ship – but not for Windows 11

By Darren Allan Published

Windows 7’s userbase has been dramatically cut in half – and the same is true for Windows 8.1.

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Google Chrome leaves Windows 7 and Windows 8 users in the lurch

By Matt Hanson Published

Google Chrome drops Windows 7 and Windows 8 – and so should you.

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Windows 7 might not be completely dead after all

By Craig Hale Published

Windows 7 gets UEFI and Secure Boot after many businesses refuse to move away from the OS.

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It's official: Microsoft confirms the end of Windows 7 and 8

By Mike Moore Published

Windows 7 and 8/8.1 will no longer get official Microsoft support, so it's time to upgrade.

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