Why would you downgrade to an operating system that is almost 12 years old? It offers no benefits on newer computers, has a history of security issues and is inherently less secure than Windows 7 by design.
On top of that, it is being EOLed in less than a year which means no updates, even security updates, at all.
The operating system is the most important piece of software on your PC, you need to be running a version that is being actively supported.
Windows 7 could be argued to be the best operating system ever released.
XP, though much loved, is retired.
Yeah I know this will sound a dumb question but what difference does it make if XP is retired or not? Ive never really been that bothered with support being dropped I just turn updates off anyway.
For years I always used the Millenium Edition of Windows up until 2004 time but that was more due to only using the net for the PC.
Since then with games that got me interested like Monkey Island games and those Point and click games is why I decided to get a new PC with XP on it.
Now with bigger games out that require 2.6+ ghz I had to buy a new pc and the only one avaliable was in windows 7.
I used all the versions of windows and win7 is very good, maybe the best so far. Don't b tempted to use XP, it was very good in its day but its day was a long time ago. I don't even know if modern hardware is supported by XP. 7 is more stable and less security issues as well.
Win8 is totally different, like a smart phone interface for your pc. A big departure from all previous versions inc 7. But while there is a classic mode many people want a more traditional interface which is what is going to be addressed in 8.1
Not really. The only reason why I turn off windows updates is because im security conscious. Family said to do it because with recent versions Microsoft like to spy on your computer on what your doing and its not something Im keen on.
Why would you downgrade to an operating system that is almost 12 years old? It offers no benefits on newer computers, has a history of security issues and is inherently less secure than Windows 7 by design.
On top of that, it is being EOLed in less than a year which means no updates, even security updates, at all.
The operating system is the most important piece of software on your PC, you need to be running a version that is being actively supported.
Well it doesnt use much memory. Ive always been used to XP. Ive never really used Windows Updates at all that and firewall stuff is turned off because heard that with the newer versions of stuff MS like to spy on your computer for what your doing. Whether thats true or not ive no idea alough a PC mag claims they do.
Firewall was a right pain in the ass because it kept trying to block programs I actively use so I just use Avast for that now. I stuck with SP2 because I had problems with service pack 3 on running my modem and some other stuff and programs.
Well it doesnt use much memory. Ive always been used to XP. Ive never really used Windows Updates at all that and firewall stuff is turned off because heard that with the newer versions of stuff MS like to spy on your computer for what your doing. Whether thats true or not ive no idea alough a PC mag claims they do.
Firewall was a right pain in the ass because it kept trying to block programs I actively use so I just use Avast for that now. I stuck with SP2 because I had problems with service pack 3 on running my modem and some other stuff and programs.
With a modern computer, you don't need to worry about the RAM usage of Windows 7.
Sorry, but that is nonsense. There is the Windows Customer Experience Programme, which is opt-in and provides anonymous telemetry data (and things like this are present in most popular software), but other than that there is nothing sending data about what you're doing back to Microsoft. Why would they even want that data? Considering that around 400 million people use Windows this would be a lot of data - it's impossible for them to actively 'spy' on every user.
Please tell me you have been allowing Avast to update?
Not really. The only reason why I turn off windows updates is because im security conscious. Family said to do it because with recent versions Microsoft like to spy on your computer on what your doing and its not something Im keen on.
Well, you can always trust family.....:rolleyes: I'd say Microsoft were the least of your worries these days....
With a modern computer, you don't need to worry about the RAM usage of Windows 7.
Sorry, but that is nonsense. There is the Windows Customer Experience Programme, which is opt-in and provides anonymous telemetry data (and things like this are present in most popular software), but other than that there is nothing sending data about what you're doing back to Microsoft. Why would they even want that data? Considering that around 400 million people use Windows this would be a lot of data - it's impossible for them to actively 'spy' on every user.
Please tell me you have been allowing Avast to update?
Yes I have. Avast is always updating. Its one of the few programs I let update auto along with Firefox.
Not really. The only reason why I turn off windows updates is because im security conscious. Family said to do it because with recent versions Microsoft like to spy on your computer on what your doing and its not something Im keen on.
With all due respect this is complete and utter bollocks and you really should not be taking IT advice from them at all.
For a windows system Windows 7 is the best one Microsoft have done. Usually works smoothly with no so called blue screens of death BSODs which occurred with previous editions.
Having said that I have windows 7 as part of a dual boot system on my netbook and usually end up booting the other system which is on it which is LXLE (Lubuntu Extra Life Extension) as it works just as smooth but quicker. Also no need for anti virus/anti malware programs.
Why would you downgrade to an operating system that is almost 12 years old? It offers no benefits on newer computers, has a history of security issues and is inherently less secure than Windows 7 by design.
On top of that, it is being EOLed in less than a year which means no updates, even security updates, at all.
The operating system is the most important piece of software on your PC, you need to be running a version that is being actively supported.
Some people are happy still using XP and they will probably continue to use it until their computers snuff it. I have a 10 year old desktop still running it and it won't run anything newer. XP will die out as people's XP machines snuff it.
The only reason why I turn off windows updates is because im security conscious. Family said to do it because with recent versions Microsoft like to spy on your computer on what your doing and its not something Im keen on.
If using Windows definitely do not switch off security updates. If using Firefox as your browser there is an excellent add-on called DoNotTrackMe which blocks online tracking, data collection. (Probably good enough against Microsoft anyway if not government agencies)
Some people are happy still using XP and they will probably continue to use it until their computers snuff it. I have a 10 year old desktop still running it and it won't run anything newer. XP will die out as people's XP machines snuff it.
Indeed, but here we're talking about downgrading from Windows 7 on a new computer.
If he does go to XP, and this computer lasts for 10 years like yours, then he will be using a 20 year old operating system before the computer dies.
To put that in to context, Windows 95 isn't yet 20 years old. Would you recommend that anybody installs and uses Windows 95?
Indeed, but here we're talking about downgrading from Windows 7 on a new computer.
If he does go to XP, and this computer lasts for 10 years like yours, then he will be using a 20 year old operating system before the computer dies.
To put that in to context, Windows 95 isn't yet 20 years old. Would you recommend that anybody installs and uses Windows 95?
I will admit XP is really old now. It's showing its age. Was good in its day though. I think desktops tend to last longer than laptops but I could be wrong. I wouldn't recommend Windows 95 to anyone now as it's pretty useless with modern software and internet stuff. It doesn't even support USB! The only use for it now would be nostalgia. I'm half tempted to dig out my old 95 disk and run it in a VM so I can relive some childhood memories :cool:
No. Windows 7 is arguably the best version that has been released.
You may be thinking of windows 8, which has come under a lot of criticism recently! Or windows vista which was terrible
Vista wasn't terrible after service pack 2, I like Vista which basically is what 7 is with a few tweaks here and there, the problem with Vista was the hardware wasn't up to running it at time of release, I have a Vista laptop and I've never had a problem with it and it's 5 years old, what amazes me is the people who say Vista is crap have probably never used it.
Vista wasn't terrible after service pack 2, I like Vista which basically is what 7 is with a few tweaks here and there, the problem with Vista was the hardware wasn't up to running it at time of release, I have a Vista laptop and I've never had a problem with it and it's 5 years old, what amazes me is the people who say Vista is crap have probably never used it.
I'm sure most people who say they don't like it have in fact used it.
I'm sure most people who say they don't like it have in fact used it.
I know I can claim using it and not liking it
So can I actually, despite what some people on here think. I've had to fix a few Vista computers for people and every time I did I was close to throwing them against the wall. It drove me crazy!
My now ancient laptop ran Vista from the very beginning and I never had performance problems with it. But it had 2GB RAM which was pretty eccentric at the time.
My now ancient laptop ran Vista from the very beginning and I never had performance problems with it. But it had 2GB RAM which was pretty eccentric at the time.
I have an Dell inspiron dual core 2GHz with 2MB RAM and it runs like a dog under Vista, I never use it anymore.
Windows 7 is def the best Windows OS so far only marred by the useless search function in explorer, but that's easily cured with Cubic Explorer.
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On top of that, it is being EOLed in less than a year which means no updates, even security updates, at all.
The operating system is the most important piece of software on your PC, you need to be running a version that is being actively supported.
Yeah I know this will sound a dumb question but what difference does it make if XP is retired or not? Ive never really been that bothered with support being dropped I just turn updates off anyway.
For years I always used the Millenium Edition of Windows up until 2004 time but that was more due to only using the net for the PC.
Since then with games that got me interested like Monkey Island games and those Point and click games is why I decided to get a new PC with XP on it.
Now with bigger games out that require 2.6+ ghz I had to buy a new pc and the only one avaliable was in windows 7.
You're spot on there.
I'd say W7 is the best, and I've got the full set on my VM.
http://s21.postimg.org/d7ygwa9c7/vm_home.jpg
its great to hear the old startup sounds . . .
Then you deserve all you get.
Win8 is totally different, like a smart phone interface for your pc. A big departure from all previous versions inc 7. But while there is a classic mode many people want a more traditional interface which is what is going to be addressed in 8.1
Not really. The only reason why I turn off windows updates is because im security conscious. Family said to do it because with recent versions Microsoft like to spy on your computer on what your doing and its not something Im keen on.
Well it doesnt use much memory. Ive always been used to XP. Ive never really used Windows Updates at all that and firewall stuff is turned off because heard that with the newer versions of stuff MS like to spy on your computer for what your doing. Whether thats true or not ive no idea alough a PC mag claims they do.
Firewall was a right pain in the ass because it kept trying to block programs I actively use so I just use Avast for that now. I stuck with SP2 because I had problems with service pack 3 on running my modem and some other stuff and programs.
Sorry, but that is nonsense. There is the Windows Customer Experience Programme, which is opt-in and provides anonymous telemetry data (and things like this are present in most popular software), but other than that there is nothing sending data about what you're doing back to Microsoft. Why would they even want that data? Considering that around 400 million people use Windows this would be a lot of data - it's impossible for them to actively 'spy' on every user.
Please tell me you have been allowing Avast to update?
Well, you can always trust family.....:rolleyes: I'd say Microsoft were the least of your worries these days....
Yes I have. Avast is always updating. Its one of the few programs I let update auto along with Firefox.
I wonder if there's Darwin Awards for computer users.
Having said that I have windows 7 as part of a dual boot system on my netbook and usually end up booting the other system which is on it which is LXLE (Lubuntu Extra Life Extension) as it works just as smooth but quicker. Also no need for anti virus/anti malware programs.
Some people are happy still using XP and they will probably continue to use it until their computers snuff it. I have a 10 year old desktop still running it and it won't run anything newer. XP will die out as people's XP machines snuff it.
Wow how did you manage that? As for startup sounds, the Windows 95 and 98 ones were my favourites. They bring back several childhood memories.
If he does go to XP, and this computer lasts for 10 years like yours, then he will be using a 20 year old operating system before the computer dies.
To put that in to context, Windows 95 isn't yet 20 years old. Would you recommend that anybody installs and uses Windows 95?
I will admit XP is really old now. It's showing its age. Was good in its day though. I think desktops tend to last longer than laptops but I could be wrong. I wouldn't recommend Windows 95 to anyone now as it's pretty useless with modern software and internet stuff. It doesn't even support USB! The only use for it now would be nostalgia. I'm half tempted to dig out my old 95 disk and run it in a VM so I can relive some childhood memories :cool:
I'm sure most people who say they don't like it have in fact used it.
I know I can claim using it and not liking it
So can I actually, despite what some people on here think. I've had to fix a few Vista computers for people and every time I did I was close to throwing them against the wall. It drove me crazy!
I have an Dell inspiron dual core 2GHz with 2MB RAM and it runs like a dog under Vista, I never use it anymore.
Windows 7 is def the best Windows OS so far only marred by the useless search function in explorer, but that's easily cured with Cubic Explorer.