Windows 7 and Vista are staging an unexpected comeback as users push back against Windows 11.

Shipping an update that fixes some bugs but creates new ones is raising serious questions about Microsoft's quality control, or lack thereof.

Interface elements in Windows 11, such as the Start menu and Settings app, have become increasingly cluttered in recent OS ...

If you want to relive Windows 7 and/or Vista, this fan project has resurrected those older versions with the latest updates.

Take me back to the early 2000s.

Discover safe, step-by-step methods to run older Java apps on Windows 11 without compatibility issues. Learn about Java versions, virtual machines, and security tips to revive your favorite legacy ...

In context: Despite being released many moons ago, Windows 7 continues to be remembered fondly by millions of users. In fact, some people are still using the old operating system for gaming tasks. Now ...

Dozens of sites reported this week that Windows 7 usage is "skyrocketing." The reports are based on charts from a notoriously unreliable source. More likely explanation: Changes in iOS 26 are ...

Every month, Statcounter publishes market share figures for the various Windows versions, but this month’s figures are something special. In September 2025, an ancient Windows version that hasn’t been ...

TL;DR: Windows 7 is experiencing a surprising resurgence in 2025, rising to nearly 10% of the global desktop Windows market share, up from 2% in July. Despite Microsoft ending support in 2023, its ...

End-of-life for Windows 10 is just around the corner. Microsoft confirmed long ago that support ends on October 14, 2025, which means it’s a good time to upgrade to Windows 11. We’ve already seen a ...

If anyone needs me I'll be installing XP. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We are t-minus 15 days until Microsoft finally kills ...