Support for Windows XP is ending soon

Anonymous
2014-02-26T13:00:33+00:00

On April 8, 2014, support and updates for Windows XP will no longer be available. Find out how to stay protected.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-04T06:15:31+00:00

    Of course you would rather use Vista. It's Windows 7 twin. Windows 7 is over hyped. Windows XP is a work horse. It's been around this long for a reason.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-03T02:39:20+00:00

    You don't need Windows 7 ultimate, just professional. But if you don't need XP, then don't even bother. Seriously, you might like 7 or 8. For some reason people some to have a problem with Windows 8. Three of the only problems I have with Windows 8 is the lack of obviousness (but that's only a short term problem that can be gotten over), the new task manager and the built-in flash player. Otherwise, it's a very good system.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-02T23:01:21+00:00

    XP mode in Windows 7 is a free download. It does not require an activation key nor installation media.

    You can run XP in Windows 8 as a virtual OS but it is not the same as Windows 7's XP mode and it relies on you having purchased a valid and installable XP licence, i.e. you must have a valid product activation key and the installation media.

    Windows 8 advisor is here...

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8

    ...expand the section Can my PC run Windows 8.1? and then click Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant

    Tricky

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-03-02T22:58:53+00:00
    1. Your XP computer will not stop working.
    2. Buying again and again? XP hasn't been sold for the most part of a decade.
    3. So you're 'poor' but are going to buy a retail version of windows 7 ultimate? Just buy a new computer, its cheaper.

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