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Defence, Tax Office fork out millions to keep Windows 7 secure for another year
Thousands of staff remain on out-of-support OS.
Jan 16 2020 1:15PM
Microsoft ends Windows 7 support
The day has come.
Jan 14 2020 12:18PM
Microsoft makes Win 7 extended security free for some buyers
Only for some enterprise licences, but the offer is on the table.
Jun 6 2019 7:15AM
Microsoft adds three years support for Windows 7
But support costs will keep going up.
Sep 7 2018 11:09AM
Vale Vista, the operating system not even your mother loved
The thorn in Microsoft's side will soon be laid to rest.
Mar 20 2017 4:47PM
Microsoft rejigs Patch Wednesday with new update structure
To kick in this week.
Oct 10 2016 9:30AM
Microsoft backs down, extends Skylake PC support
Updated policy driven by enterprise customer needs.
Aug 12 2016 2:22PM
MYOB to switch off Windows 7 support
Gives users until December.
May 16 2016 9:15AM
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Microsoft starts pushing Windows 10 upgrades to users
Saying no isn't easy.
Mar 14 2016 10:00AM
Microsoft sunsets Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 for OEM PC sales
Windows 10 systems only from middle of next year.
Nov 4 2015 11:02AM
Fixing Qld Health’s IT systems: start with the plumbing
Step one in massive program of work.
Sep 24 2015 7:00AM
Apple phases out dual-boot support for Windows 7
Newer Macs will dual-boot Windows 8 or later only.
Mar 23 2015 12:00PM
Microsoft debuts holographic computing with Windows 10
Offers one set of code for all devices on new OS.
Jan 22 2015 6:25AM
Microsoft begins winding down support for Windows 7
Mainstream support ends today.
Jan 14 2015 6:47AM
Microsoft pulls buggy Win 7 update over critical errors
Root cert patch causes issues with graphics drivers, Windows Defender.
Dec 15 2014 8:22AM
Defence puts next-generation desktop rollout to market
End-user computing deal to be signed mid-2015.
Dec 4 2014 6:45AM
Microsoft gives deadline for end of IE8 support
Wants users to migrate to IE11.
Aug 11 2014 12:07PM
Microsoft preps users for end of Windows 7 support
Tries to wean customers.
Jul 9 2014 9:22AM
Dutch govt also pays millions for XP support extension
Migration to Windows 7 and 8 requested.
Apr 7 2014 6:38AM
Treasury takes desktop apps on the road
Moves to "mobile-first" approach.
Mar 18 2014 12:24PM
