The backwards compatibility of new operating systems has been a constant thorn in Microsoft's side. With Vista, the compatibility problems at launch were so great it never really stood a chance of ...

A problem with having the latest version of the Windows operating system is that older programs that you've installed prior to the release of the new operating system may stop running or experience ...

Microsoft announced an alliance with ChangeBase, an application-compatibility tool vendor, which will let IT professionals and servicing partners for small and medium businesses test and fix issues ...

Windows 7 wants to be your trusted upgrade from Windows XP—so much so that the Redmond giant will offer a virtualized "Windows XP Mode" in Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions when they drop.