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  Microsoft has unveiled the release date for users to procure the Windows 7 RTM code. They have segregated the users on the basis of when they’ll receive the RTM copy. A partner, developer or an OEM will be able to download the OS from as early as August 6. If you happen to be [...]

  A new build of Windows Mobile 6.5 has surfaced that fortunately does not look like a rehashed version of Windows Mobile 6.1. The WinMo 6.5 build 21925 features large icons and text that looks to be more touch-friendly and polished than any other builds we’ve seen of 6.5 in the past. Now let’s hope [...]

  Europeans wanting to snag Windows 7 early and at a cheap price can do so now as Microsoft has started pre-ordering the OS. Remember, Microsoft will be selling Windows 7 E Editions that won’t bundle the Internet Explorer with it. You can go to your region specific Microsoft site for more details. For Britons, [...]

  We already knew Acer will be offering its Android netbook installed with Windows OS but the new report claims it will be sooner than expected. The dual OS, Android-Windows XP netbook is expected to be announced next month. The report by Apple Daily also says that the price of such netbooks won’t be lowered [...]

  It was last week when some eagle eyed user scrutinized the Windows 7 Home Premium agreement to find mentions of a Family Pack. Now, it seems we’ve got the price of it as well, courtesy few e-tailers. Apparently, the Home Premium Family Pack goes by the product code “GFC-00236” and on searching yields fruitful [...]

  Microsoft will be offering a Family Pack of Windows 7 Home Premium for users having more than a single computer in their household. Though the announcement is yet to be confirmed, a bit a sleuthing of an agreement in recently leaked Home Premium build reveals it. Apparently, Microsoft will sell the packs to “Qualified [...]

  We got in touch with Microsoft India who shared some details on Windows 7′s upgrade and tentative pricing for the Indian region. Though they did not disclose the exact pricing of all the versions, they did reveal few things that could make India users happy. The Win 7 SKU lineup for India: Windows 7 [...]

  Why not, Microsoft? When you hit nicely with the netbook crowd with Windows 7, why not give them one more reason to love you? I am sure many netbook users will appreciate to have an OS copy on a USB flash drive that boots and installs a hassle free upgrade. Go ahead MS. Don’t [...]

  UPDATE: Best Buy page is live. Take out your credit cards because Microsoft Store and Amazon have started taking preorders for Windows 7. On the other hand, if Best Buy is your preferred retailer, you might have to wait for some time because their preorder page is not yet live. With 58% and 50% [...]

  Microsoft has released the full pricing details of Windows 7 that will make its way out on October 22. Windows 7 will basically be up for grabs in three ways – by way of preorder, upgrade and full retail version. The preorder is the best option if you’re desperately looking for an upgrade to [...]

  Windows OS predominantly supports x86 architecture, so a denial from Microsoft to not support ARM processor based Smartbooks is not surprising. Steve Guggenheimer at the Computex said “For people who want a PC, albeit a different chipset, we don’t think those will work very well. We sort of learnt in the last year that [...]

  Acer’s confession had some truth. Microsoft has confirmed October 22 as the Windows 7 release date. The early release is attributed to cash on the hype and success of Windows 7’s beta and RC releases and also to win back public confidence after the failure of Vista. Microsoft will send Windows 7 RTM codes [...]

  Windows Vista users (I’m sure there are many of them) can now download Service Pack 2 for their respective x86 and x64 OS copy. Microsoft hasn’t revealed the exact fixes or changes but the pack brings support for new kinds of hardware and emerging hardware standards. This service pack is also applicable to Windows [...]

  After maintaining a 2010 release for Windows 7, Microsoft’s Senior VP, Bill Veghte has confirmed that Windows 7 will be released this year. It will be out before the holiday season kicks in, which according to the previous rumor should be in October. “We are tracking well to a Windows 7 holiday,” said Veghte [...]

  UPDATE: Direct Download Links added below. Its May 5 and as promised Microsoft has released the public RC version of Windows 7. Users can jump on the download link below to get their copy which will be valid till June 1, 2010. However, Microsoft will start crippling your OS experience by automatic bi-hourly shutdowns [...]