Xp Closed

[poorclare]

I have been notified that XP has closed how do I I connect to a new software.
not well up on this . Please help.

Thanking you

[ubasses]

XP will keep going but you will not get any further updates or support for it.
You will need to upgrade to windows 8 if you are not happy to continue. If you googl it you will be able to find the cost.

[poorclare]

Thank you, Ubasses, have tried to update to 8 but was not successful,
shall try Google.
Thanking you
Clare

[Buenchico]

There have been dozens of posts on this topic over the past few months!

XP hasn't 'closed'. All that has happened is that Microsoft has ended their so-called 'support' for XP, which has largely consisted of bulky downloads (often for parts of the operating system that home users never use anyway) which had a nasty habit of slowing computers to a standstill. Lots of people turned off that so-called 'support' years ago, with no ill effects to their computers whatsoever. (I'm one of them and I'm typing this on an XP computer which I'll probably continue using well into the future).

So you don't actually need to do anything at the moment. Of course you need to keep your anti-virus software up to date but all of the big anti-virus providers (including Microsoft themselves) have said that they'll continue providing anti-virus updates for XP users.

If you actually check out Microsoft's website, to see what they suggest about upgrading, you'll see that they suggest not only a new operating system but a completely new computer as well. If you want to go down that path I suggest finding a retailer who'll sell you a computer with Windows 7, rather than Windows 8, on it, as it will be closer to XP and far less prone to problems (as well as being cheaper). However, as I've stated above, you can live without Microsoft's so-call support anyway.

[Old_Geezer]

By connect to new software did you mean upgrade ?
If so, then as mentioned by others you need not do so anyway, but if you wish to then you can buy upgrades from local PC shops or over the Net. just make sure if you buy from the Net it is from a reputable supplier.

[poorclare]

Thank you Buenchico and Old-Geezer that's terrific, was worried as I am not
very computerwise.

Clare

[beso]

I'll repost the answer I gave in another thread. Iam pretty sure Buenchico's is a paste too. However I think this is the first time the two opposing views have met on the same thread.

I work in IT and I am bemused by those who think that having an antivirus application is a good substitute for a modern operating system in today's online environment.

On average, three new strains of viruses are being released onto the internet each second. Antivirus companies cannot keep pace.

Modern viruses are highly sophisticated packages constantly morphing and covering their tracks to evade detection. Some arrange to deliver themselves in separate parts and some carry their own antivirus modules to fight off other viruses so they have exclusive access to their stolen data payload.

Meanwhile XP, hailing from the turn of the century, does not even support Mandatory Integrity Control to isolate crucial parts of the operating system from applications.

Be nostalgic if you like but do stop pretending it is a wise choice to keep using XP in an online scenario.

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Technology/Internet/Question1324513.html

[heathfield]

Microsoft themselves recently estimated that one in four computers worldwide are still using XP. That's a big enough number for programmers to continue compiling stuff for it for a long time to come.

[beso]

And certainly big enough and vulnerable enough to represent a huge opportunity for virus writers.