Sources: IGN
The United States Federal Trade Commission announces that they will sue in an attempt to block Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing concerns that the deal would give Microsoft too much control over certain parts of the gaming industry. 2022-12-8
Amid a public backlash, Microsoft reneges on its decision to end its Paint program and states that it will be placed on its app store rather than bundled with future editions of Windows. 2017-07-25
Many Skype users are unable to access the service. The Microsoft-owned company acknowledges the problem. 2015-09-21
Microsoft announces its upcoming Windows 10 consumer version preview for January 21. 2014-12-12
Microsoft officially concludes Windows XP after 12 years of support. 2014-04-9
The European Commission fines Microsoft €561 million for failing to provide residents of the European Union with a selection of web browsers as an alternative to Internet Explorer. 2013-03-6
Microsoft completes its acquisition of Internet phone company Skype for US$8.5 billion. 2011-10-14
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds a 2009 jury verdict in a patent dispute at the expense of software giant Microsoft in favor of Canadian company i4i. 2011-06-9
Steve Ballmer, the Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, promises that Windows 8 will be on the market in 2012. 2011-05-23