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RIP Windows XP
Thankfully I only know one or two refuseniks who can't be arsed to upgrade to anything newer. I refuse to support them
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The only thing that people miss from XP is the theme.
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Every new OS since XP was simply a corporate method of increasing sales.
To them, giving the public what they want is of near zero use if they already have it. |
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The only thing that people miss from XP is the theme.
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Every new OS since XP was simply a corporate method of increasing sales.
To them, giving the public what they want is of near zero use if they already have it.
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Every new OS since XP was simply a corporate method of increasing sales.
To them, giving the public what they want is of near zero use if they already have it. |
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The only thing that people miss from XP is the theme.
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the web says that windows xp security ended 8/4/2014 so how come last night the yellow shield appeared when i went to turn my computer off it automaticy downloaded the security updates for the 9/4/2014 anyone else this as happened to?
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the MSE updates have another year but only them and no other security updates
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the web says that windows xp security ended 8/4/2014 so how come last night the yellow shield appeared when i went to turn my computer off it automaticy downloaded the security updates for the 9/4/2014 anyone else this as happened to?
Updates that have already been released will still be available to download for at least a year. There won't be any more updates from now on - that's what the "end of support" refers to. |
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The last set of updates for Windows XP were released on Tuesday (08/04/2014), so seeing them the next day on your computer makes sense.
Updates that have already been released will still be available to download for at least a year. There won't be any more updates from now on - that's what the "end of support" refers to. |
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Basically you need to upgrade. Windows XP was a moving target for malicious hackers, now it's a sitting duck.
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Basically you need to upgrade. Windows XP was a moving target for malicious hackers, now it's a sitting duck.
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hi basically i dont know much about software what would i upgrade to and how much would it cost
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I will carry on with XP.
I use the 2 Comodo browsers so can use a virtual desktop for browsing the net. My feeling about the warnings re XP are akin to the warnings about the Millium bug. That didnt happen. |
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If you have responsible browsing habits you should be safe even without MS holding your hand.
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If you have responsible browsing habits you should be safe even without MS holding your hand.
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Updates that have already been released will still be available to download for at least a year.
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hi i only use the web for ebay/banking/paypal/bigfish games i dont browse much at all i have anti virus .
In a few months the media will be full of stories of people getting their XP PCs hacked. |
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OK does anyone know how to turn that annoying pop up off without uninstalling security Essentials?
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RIP Windows XP
Thankfully I only know one or two refuseniks who can't be arsed to upgrade to anything newer. I refuse to support them ![]()
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Having checked on my one surviving machine with XP installed (a dual boot with Ubuntu), I don't think there is a way. The logic is that MSE is there to warn the user about threats to their computer, end-of-support is an ongoing threat, ergo the user needs to be told about it. Repeatedly.
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For anyone still using XP, there's a useful article on the Guardian's website by Jack Schofield:
How can I use Windows XP safely now it's no longer supported? Microsoft has shipped its final update for Windows XP, which means all the new security holes will not be patched. Nobody knows what will happen next, but malware writers are expected to target the remaining machines. If you are still running Windows XP, it would be a good idea to make it as secure as possible. http://www.theguardian.com/technolog...nger-supported |
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Another "refusenik" here. And I don't need support, thanks
![]() Well after all, I do need a way to escape that pesky Windows 8 I have as my main boot, from time to time! But I am sad to lose you, o trusty Windows XP.
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Thankfully I only know one or two refuseniks who can't be arsed to upgrade to anything newer. I refuse to support them

