legacy applications

As Microsoft prepares to officially sunset Windows 10 support on October 14, organizations of all sizes find themselves at a technological inflection point—one with profound consequences for cybersecurity, compliance, budgets, and business continuity. The clock is ticking ever louder, yet...

When enterprises heavily invested in Microsoft infrastructure migrate to the cloud, they find themselves facing a daunting paradox. Despite the widespread appeal of Linux as a cost-effective, flexible cloud operating system, many companies cannot simply rewrite their existing Microsoft-dependent...

Many Windows 11 users are surprised to discover that not all older software and classic PC games run smoothly on Microsoft’s latest operating system. As alluring as backwards compatibility might sound, the reality is more nuanced. Modern Windows prioritizes security, efficiency, and new...

The digital world continually evolves, yet the echoes of past technologies linger in everyday workflows and IT management. Among these is Internet Explorer 11, a browser whose name evokes both nostalgia and, for some enterprises, necessity. Despite its official retirement by Microsoft on June...

With Microsoft officially announcing the impending demise of Windows Maps, users across the globe may find themselves pausing—perhaps only to chuckle quietly at their desktop before shrugging and Googling “alternatives to Windows Maps.” We’ve come a long way since the heyday of the Metro...

You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...

It’s official—your next coworker might not just be faceless and tireless, but it won’t even need a keyboard. Microsoft Copilot Studio, in its latest evolution, has abandoned the old, API-only playbook of automation and decided that AI can finally—and confidently—click, scroll, type, and tab its...

Setting up Docker containers on Windows Server might seem daunting initially, but once you understand the nuances, it becomes as straightforward as working with Docker on Linux. While Docker’s origins are deeply rooted in the Linux ecosystem, enterprises are increasingly looking to modernize...

Containerizing legacy applications with Docker isn’t just a trendy concept—it’s a pragmatic strategy to breathe new life into older systems. Legacy applications, often plagued by compatibility hiccups, maintenance challenges, and outdated architectures, can benefit immensely from...

Legacy applications may be the backbone of many enterprises, even if they’re running on outdated Windows systems. As businesses rely on these time-tested but vulnerable setups, IT professionals must devise strategies to secure them without compromising the functionality that keeps day-to-day...

For our readers in Japan and Korea, please use these links: 한국어 블로그와 FAQ는, 여기를 참조하세요. 本ブログの日本語版はこちらです。 Over the last year, you may have noticed our movement away from Internet Explorer (“IE”) support, such as an announcement of the end of IE support by Microsoft 365 online services. Today, we...

Some legacy applications such as MS Publisher 2002 (just one example} are not scaling correctly when viewed on my 4K monitor. Fonts are so small and very difficult to read? If I change the screen resolution each time the program will view normally. But, too cumbersome to do each time running...

I have two connected laptops standing side by side. One is running Windows 10, the other Windows XP. I need XP for some applications, and I am unable to convert them to Windows 10. Until recently I shared the disks of both machines using a LAN connection, allowing me to access the Windows 10...

A little over a year ago, we announced our intention to rebuild Microsoft Edge on the Chromium open source project with the goals of delivering better compatibility for everyone, less fragmentation for web developers, and a partnership with the Chromium community to improve the Chromium engine...

Windows Analytics accelerates enterprise Windows 10 migration. Traditionally, migrating to a new operating system while ensuring legacy applications and drivers are compatible has been a time-consuming and costly project for organizations. Windows Analytics transforms this process. With Update...

In recent years, High-DPI displays have become common. Having a lot more pixels to display your application on seems like a simple recipe for crisper graphics but, counterintuitively, the opposite is often the case. Many applications were written without taking the DPI of displays into account...

Microsoft Edge is built from the ground up to improve productivity, to be more secure, and to correctly, quickly, and reliably render web pages. While Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows 10 and is the best fit for most users, we recognize that some Enterprise customers have line of...

Last month, we launched a brand new browser built for Windows 10, Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge has been built from the ground up to correctly, quickly, and reliably render web pages, and improve productivity. We understand that many Enterprise customers may have line of business web apps and...

I got used to the Metro version of IE in Windows 8.1 and actually like it. Now, in Windows 10, I can't find any way to get that look and feel. Is there any way to get that Windows 8.1 Metro version of IE in Windows 10? Thanks for any help. Jim

Long Story short: I installed Windows on last summer or last 5 months from the past, Then My dad installed for me the D-Link because EZ driver was damaged, I thought I was installing Mozilla, Posting on Tom's Hardware where it causes the problems, I uninstalled Win8 Transform Pack, and I'm...