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This cool video pays homage to Windows' past and Microsoft's keyboards and mice [Updated] - OnMSFT.com - January 10, 2020

This cool video pays homage to Windows' past and Microsoft's keyboards and mice [Updated]

March 6, 2021January 10, 2020 by Arif Bacchus

A retrospective video tweeted out by Microsoft leaker WalkingCat takes a look nostalgic look at older versions of Windows, as well as the history Microsoft's keyboard and mice. 

Windows Vista

Windows XP and Vista PCs will no longer have access to iTunes store starting May 25

February 26, 2018 by Arif Bacchus

Apple has announced Windows XP and Vista PCs will no longer have access to iTunes store starting May 25. Apple is introducing new security changes and users with Windows XP and Vista PCs are being urged to upgrade to Windows 7 or newer

Today's Patch Tuesday updates includes patches for Windows XP - OnMSFT.com - June 13, 2017

Today's Patch Tuesday updates includes patches for Windows XP

June 13, 2017 by Arif Bacchus

Today's Patch Tuesday updates includes patches for Windows XP and Vista, though Microsoft is saying that it should not "be viewed as a departure from our standard servicing policies."

Yesterday's Patch Tuesday fixed glaring Office vulnerability, offered last Vista updates

April 12, 2017 by Laurent Giret

Microsoft' latest Patch Tuesday updates include an important security fixes for all Office versions as well as a last wave of updates for the now unsupported Windows Vista.

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Steve Ballmer reveals how he would do Windows Phone differently

April 12, 2017 by Brad Stephenson
Windows Vista

Microsoft closes the books on Windows Vista, ends support today

April 11, 2017 by Arif Bacchus

Windows Vista has finally reached the end of its life.

PSA: Windows Vista reaches End of Life on April 11th - OnMSFT.com - April 9, 2017

PSA: Windows Vista reaches End of Life on April 11th

April 9, 2017 by Jack Wilkinson

Microsoft is ending extended support for Windows Vista on April 11th, marking the End of Life of the Vista operating system.

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Ubisoft's Uplay PC to end support for Windows Vista

April 9, 2017 by Jack Wilkinson

Ubisoft is ending support for Windows Vista in its Uplay PC client.

Windows Vista

Windows Vista support ends next month, just in time for Windows 10 Creators Update?

March 15, 2017 by Arif Bacchus

Windows Vista support ends next month, perhaps just in time for the rumored April launch of Windows 10 Creators Update.

Gmail will stop working on Windows XP and Vista on Chrome beginning next week - OnMSFT.com - February 3, 2017

Gmail will stop working on Windows XP and Vista on Chrome beginning next week

February 3, 2017 by Kit McDonald

Next week, Gmail will no longer be supported in Chrome version 53 or below which will definitely impact Windows XP and Windows Vista users.

Happy 10th Anniversary to Windows Vista, the OS users loved to hate! - OnMSFT.com - January 30, 2017

Happy 10th Anniversary to Windows Vista, the OS users loved to hate!

January 30, 2017 by Arif Bacchus

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the release Windows Vista, the Microsoft operating system that users love to hate.

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Firefox is ending support for Windows XP and Vista in September 2017, here's what you need to know

December 26, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

Mozilla announced that Firefox is officially ending support for the now 15-year-old Windows XP and 10-year- old Windows Vista operating systems.

You won't be able to download Windows Essentials after January 10, 2017 - OnMSFT.com - October 18, 2016

You won't be able to download Windows Essentials after January 10, 2017

October 18, 2016 by Arif Bacchus

You no longer will be able to download Windows Essentials 2012 after January 10, 2017, but Movie Maker will live on.

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Windows 10 could be limiting your internet speed, here's how to change it

August 7, 2016 by Jack Wilkinson

A feature back from the days of Windows Vista could be causing your internet speed to be slower in Windows 10, but here's how to disable it.

PSA: If you're using Windows Vista, you'll lose support this time next year - OnMSFT.com - April 11, 2016

PSA: If you're using Windows Vista, you'll lose support this time next year

April 11, 2016 by Laurent Giret

Extended support for Windows Vista users will end next year on April 11, 2017, meaning all these PCs will become more vulnerable to viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.

Microsoft ends support for Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 today - OnMSFT.com - January 12, 2016

Microsoft ends support for Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 today

January 12, 2016 by Vu Anh Nguyen
Windows 7 Wallpaper

Microsoft imposes deadline for manufacturers to sell Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs

November 2, 2015 by Jonny Caldwell

How-To: Reinstall Windows 10 (or 7, 8, and Vista) on your PC

February 20, 2015 by Staff Writer

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 see slight increase in their market share, as Windows XP suffers a drop

September 1, 2014 by Ron

Microsoft employees refer to Windows 8 as "the new Vista"

January 18, 2014 by Ron

Steve Ballmer's biggest regret is Windows Vista, codename Longhorn

August 23, 2013 by Ron
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