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Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best
Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
Windows XP is old and insecure, yet is still more widely used than Mac OS X
Despite losing its security updates two years ago, Windows XP still holds over 10% of the operating system market for desktops.
Google announces end of Chrome support for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista
Windows XP and Vista users who love Chrome are in for some bad news: Google will stop offering Chrome updates in April 2016. They recommend an OS upgrade.
Windows XP won’t die in Eastern Europe, where a shocking number of businesses still use it
Windows XP just won't go away, with some Eastern European countries still looking at a 41 percent usage rate in the business sector.
The Oakland police store license plates on a Windows XP machine – and it’s been crashing
The Oakland Police Department has decided to curtail its license plate reader retention period from two years to six months.
Windows 7 still dominates the desktop OS market with a 60 percent majority
Not only does Windows 7 maintain the highest market share in the desktop OS space, but its figures are actually growing from month to month.
Microsoft gives U.S. Navy special extended support for Windows XP
The U.S. Navy has just secured a specialised support contract from Microsoft, to help keep its 100,000 Windows XP machines safe while it migrates.
Apple security update seems to have killed iTunes on Windows XP
iTunes support seems to have come to an end on Windows XP thanks to a security protocol update by Apple.
Fukushima power plant still operating on unsupported Windows XP
Fukushima plant operator TEPCO has been accused of cutting corners in its digital security by not upgrading its ancient Windows XP PCs.
Windows XP refuses to die, Google Chrome helps keep it on life support
Google has decided to continue to provide security updates for its Chrome browser on Windows XP until the end of 2015, and possibly beyond.
It may be frozen in time, but Windows 7 will live on until at least 2020
Windows 7 will no longer receive new features and design-tweaking updates after tomorrow's end of mainstream support, but security updates continue.
Finally, Windows 8.1 surpasses XP in usage
The latest data harvested from around the web shows Windows 8.1 is at long last the second most used OS in the world, behind Win 7 and ahead of XP.
Out with the old, in with the new: Windows XP use falls sharply, while 8.1 soars impressively
In an unusual turn of events, Windows 8.1 usage has massively soared in October, and Windows XP has taken an abrupt plunge. Here are the latest numbers.
Windows 7 use surges, while Windows 8 and 8.1 popularity falls
Windows 7 is as popular as it has ever been. Windows 8 and 8.1? Not so much. Learn more here.
Reader Poll: Will you upgrade to Windows 9, or stay with Windows XP/7/8/8.1?
Microsoft is probably just days away from revealing Windows 9. Based on what current rumors tell us about the OS, will you be upgrading?
Rebirth! Here’s why new life is coming to the PC market
Multiple factors could combine over the next few months to inject new life into the PC market.
Windows 8 and 8.1 both gain users, but still can’t touch Windows XP, even combined
Windows 8 and 8.1 gains users, but neither can still sniff the amount of computers that Windows XP is still installed on. Learn more here.
Windows 8.1 and XP market share falls, while Windows 7 gains users
Windows 8.1 and XP lost users last month, while Windows 7 strengthens its position, which was already dominant in the desktop world.
Chinese government officials visit Microsoft offices without warning
Officials from the Chinese government made an unannounced visit to Microsoft offices, and it's unclear why they made the trip.
Windows 7, XP and 8.1 desktop share rises, while Windows 8 falls
Windows 8.1 is getting more popular, which Microsoft must like. So are the company's older operating systems too, though.
How to hack the Windows XP registry to get security updates again
Apparently, there are registry hacks that will allow your Windows XP PC to receive security updates once again. Here, we show you how to grab them.
Windows XP lives again? Registry hack grants security updates until 2019
By performing a registry tweak in Windows XP, you can supposedly get security updates for the ancient OS for about another five years.
Windows XP and Windows 7 more vulnerable to malware, Microsoft report claims (updated)
A security report from Microsoft claims that the company's newer operating systems are more secure from malware than their older counterparts.