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The successful launch of new operating system Windows 7 propelled Microsoft to record revenue in the fourth quarter of 2009, the software giant reported on Thursday.Microsoft reported net income of $6.7 billion, a 60 per cent increase on the year prior, while revenue rose 18 per cent to $19 billion."This is a record quarter for Windows units," Kevin Turner, Microsoft's chief operating officer, said in a news release. "We are thrilled by the consumer reception to Windows 7 and by business enthusiasm to adopt Windows 7."