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Windows 7 voted most innovative Microsoft OS by Windows Central readers
Windows 7 was the most innovative version of Windows, according to our readers. The OS just beat out Windows 95 for the top spot.
What was the most innovative Windows release?
Windows 3.1 turned 30 this week. To celebrate the occasion, we have a poll covering all of the historic versions of the OS. We want to know which version of Windows you think was most innovative.
Recent Windows updates create thorny situation for Windows 7 recovery discs
An issue with Windows prevents recovery discs created with the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) app from working. Systems running Windows updates from after January 11, 2022 are affected by the bug.
Microsoft and Google synchronize calendars for Windows 7 support
Windows 7 is still being supported by a lot of companies. However, that won't be the case forever.
Samsung to ditch DeX support for Windows 7 and macOS
Samsung will end support for DeX on Windows 7 and macOS at the start of next year. The app will continue on those devices but won’t receive any updates or future support.
The end is near for the OneDrive desktop app if you're not on Windows 11 or 10
Microsoft is focusing its energies on its younger children. As such, Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are losing support in certain areas.
Steam Hardware & Software Survey July 2021 results: Windows 7 holds the line
Steam releases interesting statistics about its userbase's hardware every month. We now have July 2021's data to add to the pile.
Upgrading directly from Windows 7 to Windows 11 will take some extra steps
People who want to upgrade their PCs directly from Windows 7 to Windows 11 will have to perform a clean install of the new operating system.
