Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system..

Windows 7 RC arrives along with beta of XP application compatibility tool.

Virtualisation tool will help small firms migrate to next-gen Microsoft OS.

Parallels is preparing a new virtualisation tool that will let users continue to run Windows XP applications on Windows 7 systems. The move will make the software a direct competitor for Microsoft's recently announced Windows XP Mode.

Microsoft's Windows 7 is nearing release, and IT vendors are turning to the problems customers will face when migrating to the new platform, especially the large volume of users still running Windows XP.

Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

Free 'Morro' service to replace Windows Live OneCare in 2009.

Microsoft has announced full availability of Windows Live Movie Maker, the latest version of its video editing software for Windows PCs.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing (RTM), meaning that the operating system is essentially finished and ready to ship to PC vendors ahead of official availability on 22 October.

Microsoft has made available the beta version of its forthcoming Security Essentials tool, designed to protect consumers against malware and other threats..

Like Dell's Inspiron Mini 12, Samsung's new N series model is one of the largest with a 12.1in display

Microsoft has officially released Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), the latest version of its web browser, adding improved compliance with web standards, greater security features and improved performance.