Microsoft sells more than 90 million copies of Windows 7

By Matt Warman, Consumer Technology Editor Published: 8:57AM GMT 05 Mar 2010

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Microsoft has sole some-more than 90 million copies of the Windows 7 handling complement Photo: EPA

Microsoft has voiced that it has sole over 90 million copies of Windows 7 given the launch to manufacturers in July. The handling system, that went on sale to consumers in October, had sole 60 million copies by the finish of January.

Peter Klein, Microsofts arch monetary officer, done the avowal during a display to the Morgan Stanley Media and Telecom Conference on Mar 2.

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Figures from blurb operation customers, however, are seeking rather less impressive: Mr Klein conceded that the shred has nonetheless to take off, nonetheless that can be put down to historically some-more discreet IT managers in the blurb sector.

The Houses of Parliament has not long ago motionless to refurbish the computers to Windows Vista, since Windows 7 has nonetheless to be entirely tested in a "business critical" environment. But Microsoft says that it is saying some-more businesses seeking to ascent to Windows 7 than it has formerly seen at identical stages in the refurbish cycle.

The attainment of the initial use pack for Windows 7 will block a range of teenager bugs and suggest a series of improvements, but is expected to be a serve coax to businesses. The refurbish is expected to be expelled someday this year.