Battery Issues In Windows 7

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There's an issue of late with Microsoft's latest Windows 7 where your mobile device i.e. laptop, notebook or tablet will indicate there's a battery problem when it isn't so. So, please do not panic or ignore when you have an battery warning anomaly but to check with your device's dealers and/or manufacturers. According to Microsoft, it is a firmware problem and that they are currently working with various manufacturers for a solution soon. An excerpt of Microsoft's statement reported: [i]"Microsoft has been made aware that some computers running Windows 7 receive a warning that the battery needs to be replaced when the battery is new or in good health. In conjunction with our hardware partners, we are investigating this issue. The warning received on some computers using Windows 7 uses firmware information (information about hardware status provided by the PC itself) to determine if battery replacement is needed. We are working with our partners to determine the root cause of what appear to be erroneous warnings and will update the TechNet forum with information and guidance as it becomes available. The battery notification is new functionality in Windows 7, so the notification itself should not be an indication that customers are having this issue. Windows Vista and Windows XP did not display notifications when it was time to replace the battery. Customers who have already confirmed their battery is fine should contact Microsoft technical assistance for help."[/i] So, just don't get yourself worked up if you are one of the affected, please call your device's authorized service centers. Read more: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/188844/windows_7_just_being_honest_about_battery_life.html