"Installed it into a virtual machine to test? It's probably not properly licensed." But if I have a licensed copy of Windows 7 installed in a virtual machine to test, that should be upgradeable, yes?

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Just curious if anyone has experience moving a non-OEM Windows installation to another computer. This was originally a Windows 8.1 Pro license purchased directly from Microsoft. Then upgraded to ...

It’s no secret that Microsoft is ending official support for Windows 10 in October. The tech giant has been chomping at the bit to get users to upgrade to Windows 11, and even allows Windows 10 users ...

With the October 14, 2025 deadline looming, the end of support for Windows 10 is a significant milestone for millions of users. This date marks the cessation of security updates, leaving systems ...

Windows users are, understandably, given the size of the operating system market share, a prime target for attackers of all kinds, from nation-state espionage actors to hackers and scammers. Windows ...

For a limited time, you can grab a license of Windows 11 Professional for the jaw-dropping price of $29.99. As you probably know, Microsoft has been offering free Windows 11 upgrades for current ...

Microsoft has closed one of the loopholes allowing those with older PCs from freely upgrading to Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you own a Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC, you’ll need to buy a new license to ...

Microsoft is indicating that the last day to buy a download license of the Windows 10 operating system will be on Jan. 31, 2023. In past years, Microsoft has issued a public notice about the ending of ...

In a short time, ChatGPT has amazed the world with the things it can do (and the things it really shouldn’t be able to do). And now it seems we can add creating genuine Windows 10 and Windows 11 keys ...

For a limited time only, and while supplies last, secure a license of Windows 11 Professional for just $23. This deal represents the lowest price ever seen for a full retail license of Windows from a ...