Windows XP

[Neil1]

Originally Posted by thundercat

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)

I use Avira, http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus

[James.uk]

Our Gov have just paid microsoft £5.5 million to keep the state computers (home office, NHS, etc) using XP updated for another year..........

[VMax1000]

Originally Posted by thundercat

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)

Take your pick if it's free you're after

http://www.techradar.com/news/softwa...-rated-1057786

[Neil1]

Originally Posted by Bigcul1

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.

Why do you say Win 8.1 is pap?

There's nothing wrong with it if set up correctly.

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Bigcul1

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.

I think what you need is to be migrated to 160 tomorrow using an XP based machine

Brian

[VMax1000]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

I think what you need is to be migrated to 160 tomorrow using an XP based machine

Brian

I just use Virtual-XP in Windows 7 (64-bit) requires Virtual PC but it does work

[Supervinnie40]

Originally Posted by Neil1

Why do you say Win 8.1 is pap?

There's nothing wrong with it if set up correctly.

I think he's referring to the difference between XP and Win8 in user interface. And I would agree. The difference between XP and 8 is very big, much to big for (old) people to understand the new way of working with it.

I do agree with you, technically, there isn't much wrong with Win8. It's stable and kinda does what it's supposed to do. It's just the UI that has changed a lot (and I for one really don't like the new way...)

[murphyv310]

Hi.
Windoze!!! I only use XP for all my manuals and service data, it isn't connected to the "net" and goes like the wind!
All my other computers use Linux, and as I type, this one uses Mint "Olivia" and firefox. I don't have all the problems that Microsoft users seem to have. Of course I tend to use only the Internet, PDFs, and quite basic things anyway. So for me Linux is reliable and very stable with less chance of viruses.

[mh007]

I agree, Windows 8/8.1 is not user friendly at all.

I've had an influx of customers wishing to downgrade to Windows 7 as they got so frustrated with 8/8.1 !

[alanjay]

Originally Posted by Bigcul1

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.

My old PC has Windows XP Professional, my new one Windows 7 Ultimate, still prefer XP but object to Microsoft's policy of not allowing me to upgrade my old PC from XP to 7 unless I've already bought the intermediate upgrade, then pay again for another upgrade.

If I wanted to upgrade a 75 Club to almost Connoisseur spec. I would not want to be told I have to pay to upgrade to Club SE first and so on.

OK Rover went bust so I can't expect support, but Microsoft make billions and are still going because once you pay for one of their overpriced systems, they then expect you to keep paying them for each and every latest version.