Windows XP - Page 2

thundercat · 2nd May 2014, 08:30

I am running Firefox at the moment, as I have heard so many conflicting stories about XP I am not sure how long XP will keep running

stevestrat · 2nd May 2014, 08:49

I haven't used explorer for years to be honest, use Firefox. XP will keep running, just won't be updated.

Neil1 · 2nd May 2014, 08:52

I loved XP still have it on my old PC which still happily runs.
I bought XP Pro when it first came out, shame they are not keeping it updated.

Then I bought Vista which I thought was rubbish in comparison, then purchased Win 7 Ultimate which I like very much after getting it to run as it should.

Now have a new laptop with Windows 8.1 on, which again does need to be re-arranged to run as I wanted it to.
Because it likes to let Windows Live run everything and that I couldn't stand so now have it setup more like Win 7.

For me there is only one browser worth using and that is Firefox but really it's down to the individual and what your specific needs are.
Chrome I find is intrusive and a nightmare to use but that's just me.

I have another machine with Linux on which I do like using but not all my programs will run on it.

Supervinnie40 · 2nd May 2014, 10:54

As long as you make sure you have a proper anti-virus program with a proper firewall, there is nothing wrong with using XP.

You might wanna replace the computer eventually, but not because of XP, just because it's very likely that a computer with XP has old hardware.

bl52krz · 2nd May 2014, 11:34

I have Google and Firefox. Google has thrown in the towel with explorer and will not be having any updates soon because Microsoft will abandon it.Sounds a bit like blackmail to get you to move over to the Microsoft latest expensive programmes. I suppose i can not really moan, i had my computer specially built for me 12 years ago, and it is still working. Wife said she will buy me a laptop for Christmas, so might be getting a good pressie.

lovema75 · 2nd May 2014, 11:42

I've just switched to Firefox because Chrome was sending me messages saying it would no longer support my outdated hardware - it seems their minimum CPU requirement is Pentium 4.

I was surprised, the reason I've used Chrome for ages is because it would run on just about anything! This laptop wont even run Explorer!

However I will say that on a tablet, Chrome is rubbish.

tareim · 2nd May 2014, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovema75

I've just switched to Firefox because Chrome was sending me messages saying it would no longer support my outdated hardware - it seems their minimum CPU requirement is Pentium 4.

I was surprised, the reason I've used Chrome for ages is because it would run on just about anything! This laptop wont even run Explorer!

However I will say that on a tablet, Chrome is rubbish.

Depends on the make of the tablet, if its fruit based then it's not a true chrome browser is just a reskin of safari

Shapfell · 2nd May 2014, 12:57

Not planning to change soon, XP is reasonably stable (but nowhere near as bombproof as W98 was) and running Firefox and Thunderbird to talk to the rest of the world... no issues in five years use says something!

thundercat · 2nd May 2014, 14:48

So, as XP will no longer be updated by Microsoft, what do you recon is the best anti virus software out there. ( and there seems to be a lot of them)

Bigcul1 · 2nd May 2014, 14:58

I work in IT as an IT Project Manager. I would suggest moving from XP to Windows 7 at the earliest opportunity. Don't go to 8.1 if you can avoid it (Its pap). I have just migrated 2000 machines to Windows 7, any machine running Windows XP has been segregated from our network and ring fenced. XP is now deemed to vulnerable without security patches.

Windows 7, although not perfect is the first operating system I have migrated "users" to that has not resulted in thousands of emails to describe where x or y have gone. Its simply easy to pick up and intuitive to an Ex XP user.

2nd May 2014, 08:49	#12
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,480 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	I haven't used explorer for years to be honest, use Firefox. XP will keep running, just won't be updated. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

2nd May 2014, 10:54	#14
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	As long as you make sure you have a proper anti-virus program with a proper firewall, there is nothing wrong with using XP. You might wanna replace the computer eventually, but not because of XP, just because it's very likely that a computer with XP has old hardware. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

2nd May 2014, 11:34	#15
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I have Google and Firefox. Google has thrown in the towel with explorer and will not be having any updates soon because Microsoft will abandon it.Sounds a bit like blackmail to get you to move over to the Microsoft latest expensive programmes. I suppose i can not really moan, i had my computer specially built for me 12 years ago, and it is still working. Wife said she will buy me a laptop for Christmas, so might be getting a good pressie. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

2nd May 2014, 12:57	#18
Shapfell Loves to post Rover 75 Conn SE saloon / MG ZTT cdti auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lowestoft Posts: 497 Thanks: 10 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts	Not planning to change soon, XP is reasonably stable (but nowhere near as bombproof as W98 was) and running Firefox and Thunderbird to talk to the rest of the world... no issues in five years use says something! __________________ Oh well, it's only money...... 2004 Conn SE 1.8 Work so far:- Gerry T, Rad Fan Resistor, Handbrake Compensator, Bonnet Catch Block, Leather Handbrake gaiter, Journey Camera, Sean's DD Unit with Freeview!, Towbar, Rear Sunblind, Smiley!, Headlamp Protectors, Alloy Intake, R75 Brolly, Puddle lights, reversing camera. 2004 Connie CDTi Tourer; replacement for the ZTT.

2nd May 2014, 08:30	#11
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	I am running Firefox at the moment, as I have heard so many conflicting stories about XP I am not sure how long XP will keep running

2nd May 2014, 08:52	#13
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	I loved XP still have it on my old PC which still happily runs. I bought XP Pro when it first came out, shame they are not keeping it updated. Then I bought Vista which I thought was rubbish in comparison, then purchased Win 7 Ultimate which I like very much after getting it to run as it should. Now have a new laptop with Windows 8.1 on, which again does need to be re-arranged to run as I wanted it to. Because it likes to let Windows Live run everything and that I couldn't stand so now have it setup more like Win 7. For me there is only one browser worth using and that is Firefox but really it's down to the individual and what your specific needs are. Chrome I find is intrusive and a nightmare to use but that's just me. I have another machine with Linux on which I do like using but not all my programs will run on it.

2nd May 2014, 11:42	#16
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	I've just switched to Firefox because Chrome was sending me messages saying it would no longer support my outdated hardware - it seems their minimum CPU requirement is Pentium 4. I was surprised, the reason I've used Chrome for ages is because it would run on just about anything! This laptop wont even run Explorer! However I will say that on a tablet, Chrome is rubbish.

2nd May 2014, 14:48	#19
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	So, as XP will no longer be updated by Microsoft, what do you recon is the best anti virus software out there. ( and there seems to be a lot of them)

2nd May 2014, 14:58	#20
Bigcul1 Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Con SE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northallerton Posts: 846 Thanks: 123 Thanked 131 Times in 91 Posts	I work in IT as an IT Project Manager. I would suggest moving from XP to Windows 7 at the earliest opportunity. Don't go to 8.1 if you can avoid it (Its pap). I have just migrated 2000 machines to Windows 7, any machine running Windows XP has been segregated from our network and ring fenced. XP is now deemed to vulnerable without security patches. Windows 7, although not perfect is the first operating system I have migrated "users" to that has not resulted in thousands of emails to describe where x or y have gone. Its simply easy to pick up and intuitive to an Ex XP user.