Microsoft Drops Windows XP Support

Irresponsible if you ask me. They've made a HUGE amount of money from selling it over the years, they have a duty of care to protect the product.

Maybe they should refund people who've bought computers with XP, in good faith, and now find them compromised...
 
I agree Knight, many times you buy the computer with the system included, Microsoft should stand by their products.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Is anyone here still using the Windows XP on their computers, and affected by this action from Microsoft? http://money.cnn.com/2014/04/08/technology/security/windows-xp/
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I had it before I got my new laptop w/7, but there are other places you can still find support, as far as "written" info Seabreeze. Here's one I used: cnet.com. I also use them for other support on any software I may be using. The main guy is kind of a grump, but he's smart.

I know it stinks they did this, I always think they are trying to get people to buy new operating systems. Let me know if I can help, I may be able to as well. denise
 
It's funny because I've never used MS for support of their computers. I just found it was easier to use forums like Cnet, or take them to someone local so I didn't have to send my computer off for a week. But, you are both right, Microsoft should support all products they make, absolutely, Denise;)
 
SeaBreeze said:
I think by support, they mean all the critical updates that are recommended for security reasons which are provided by Microsoft. I have windows 7 now, and there are often updates being downloaded and installed on my computer for the system. http://www.komando.com/blog/244137/the-windows-xp-countdown-begins
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Oh, sorry Seabreeze, that was stupid, didn't think about updates:( I didn't look at the link either, geesh, denise


PS Here is a site that gives some info to those with XP, "what to do" list. http://mashable.com/2014/04/08/windows-xp-upgrade-or-switch/ The last paragraph of course, tells you to prepare to upgrade to 7 or 8 (8.1).
 
I have a computer with XP on it but it's not connected to the internet so their dropping of support doesn't prevent me from using it. I hate the way that these tech companies take no consideration when making their decisions as to how these changes affect seniors most of all.
 
LogicsHere said:
I have a computer with XP on it but it's not connected to the internet so their dropping of support doesn't prevent me from using it. I hate the way that these tech companies take no consideration when making their decisions as to how these changes affect seniors most of all.
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I agree, as well as folks that can't afford "every new upgrade". Just like cars, some folks can afford to keep buying the latest and greatest, I sure can't. I am lucky I got this computer with 7 when I did. I had to because of my school-work. I had an old clunker that could have caused me to lose data etc.
 
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That Guy said:
Not exactly an Apple lover. Just thought I'd try it when getting the new computer. Since I'm not into the wonderful modern world of computers . . . not much difference...
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If you don't think you are into it, you can always do a test, try going without it for a day:lofl:eek:f course, you could be one of the "rare breed" that can give or take them;)
 
nwlady said:
Oh, sorry Seabreeze, that was stupid, didn't think about updates:( I didn't look at the link either, geesh, denise


PS Here is a site that gives some info to those with XP, "what to do" list. http://mashable.com/2014/04/08/windows-xp-upgrade-or-switch/ The last paragraph of course, tells you to prepare to upgrade to 7 or 8 (8.1).
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Not stupid at all Nwlady. :) I have an old 2000 computer in the basement with windows 98 on it, don't really use it, and I'm sure it doesn't load any updates whatsoever, and the antivirus ran out years ago...but, still runs in a pinch.
 
XP/ OS was released over 12 years ago and had 12 years of updates free, it's time to move onto a newer OS, i have been using OS7 since it came out and can't understand why people want to hang onto something so old and obsolete
 
XP, like Win7, are excellent O/S. Win8, on the other hand, has created millions of enemies, rightfully so IMO.

Like was mentioned, there's always Apple or, for the more adventurous, Linux.
 
Everything is always "New and Improved". We must keep swimming just to keep up or be left behind. Me? I'm happily being left behind . . . waving gladly as the future disappears into the distance.
 
That Guy said:
Everything is always "New and Improved". We must keep swimming just to keep up or be left behind. Me? I'm happily being left behind . . . waving gladly as the future disappears into the distance.
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The problem with that is two-fold, though - you won't be able to use any newer software, and you'll have to be clever to find tech support if you're not techie-oriented.

That being said, if a computer, and whatever O/S you're using, does what you need it to do, then yes, let the future take care of itself.
 
SifuPhil said:
The problem with that is two-fold, though - you won't be able to use any newer software, and you'll have to be clever to find tech support if you're not techie-oriented.

That being said, if a computer, and whatever O/S you're using, does what you need it to do, then yes, let the future take care of itself.
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Software? Tech Support? Computer? Operating System? Perhaps I'm not making myself clear. Ahem . . . waving good-bye as the future disappears over the horizon leaving me happily behind. In other words, I am the old guy standing by the side of the road as those new fangled infernal combustion machines roar past at a blistering 25mph shaking my fist and yelling, "GET A HORSE!".
 
That Guy said:
Software? Tech Support? Computer? Operating System? Perhaps I'm not making myself clear. Ahem . . . waving good-bye as the future disappears over the horizon leaving me happily behind. In other words, I am the old guy standing by the side of the road as those new fangled infernal combustion machines roar past at a blistering 25mph shaking my fist and yelling, "GET A HORSE!".
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... yet here you are, using that very future technology to curse it. :crushed:
 
SifuPhil said:
... yet here you are, using that very future technology to curse it. :crushed:
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Of course. I do appreciate indoor plumbing but will adjust if and when it goes away. I drive a noisey, stinking, shiny metal suicide trap, too but dream of a world without. One order of Nirvana coming up . . Kurt Cobain included...

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That Guy said:
Of course. I do appreciate indoor plumbing but will adjust if and when it goes away. I drive a noisy, stinking, shiny metal suicide trap, too but dream of a world without. One order of Nirvana coming up . . Kurt Cobain included...
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Darn, I forgot to include Cobain in that list of over-rated celebs ...

I'd probably adjust to the loss of indoor plumbing too, mainly by adjusting my stance. :playful:

I also dream of a world without noisy, smelly vehicles, and gave mine up to further the dream.

I adjusted.
 

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