Microsoft closes free trials of Windows 365 after 'unbelievable response'

Cloud PC offering launched on Monday and vendor claims capacity for free trials has already been reached

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Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington | Credit: Microsoft
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Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington | Credit: Microsoft

Microsoft has halted free trials for Windows 365 following its launch earlier this week, telling customers it has reached capacity due to "significant demand". People looking to buy a Windows 36...

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