Computerworld Windows News

Avira antivirus upgrade wreaks 'catastrophic' havoc on Windows PCs

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:54:00 GMT

German security firm Avira yesterday issued a service pack for its antivirus software that crippled an unknown number of Windows machines, with one customer calling the gaffe "catastrophic" to his company.

Does the HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Succeed in Business?

(Paul Mah) — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:00 GMT

Hewlett-Packard bills its HP Folio 13 as an ultrabook built for businesses. CIO.com's Paul Mah takes a look at the HP Folio 13's specifications, usability and security.

Microsoft to charge $15 for Windows 8 upgrade deal

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC $14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June.

Consumer love for mobile sparks discontent with Microsoft's software

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:39:00 GMT

Satisfaction with Microsoft's software slipped last year, part of an industrywide downturn driven by U.S. consumer discontent with traditional PC programs, a national survey said today.

Lenovo working with Intel on ThinkPad Windows 8 tablet

(Agam Shah) — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:06:00 GMT

Lenovo is working with chip maker Intel on a future ThinkPad tablet based on Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, a Lenovo executive said.

EU-Microsoft browser deal requires ballot screen in Windows 8

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:19:00 GMT

Microsoft declined to comment when asked whether it believed it's required to offer a ballot screen in Windows 8 to European users for selecting rival browsers in the new operating system's desktop mode.

More Windows News

View more Windows news and analysis from Computerworld.com