Windows XP

[KwiceroLTD]

So, by far I loved Windows XP above all, but it's so out of date.

Anyone know how to successfully use XP + unofficial SP4 + the "hacks" to still be able to do regular things, like run higher programs which don't support XP, etc.

I haven't been able to find a actual good tutorial on this

 

[mikho]

I left Win XP many years ago and haven't looked back once.


Only time I see it nowadays are as windows XP embedded or in some older medical equipment (scary, I know).

 

[KuJoe]

VMware Player with Windows 7 or higher?

 

[KwiceroLTD]

VMware Player with Windows 7 or higher?

I currently run Windows 7 on one of my machines, 8 on the other, but I have my legacy XP which I prefer 10x over any of the new OSes.

 

[KuJoe]

I currently run Windows 7 on one of my machines, 8 on the other, but I have my legacy XP which I prefer 10x over any of the new OSes.

So problem solved... ? If you want to run software that doesn't support XP you'll need to run it on a different OS to my knowledge.

 

[joepie91]

What is it about XP that you like?

 

[William]

Stop using XP, simple as that. No choice around that.

 

[yylzcom]

IE lower than IE9 sucks. That is why I give up Window XP.

 

[Kalam]

Stop using XP, simple as that. No choice around that.

This.

Microsoft has stopped supporting XP, which means no updates, and more importantly, no security patches. Trying to use Windows XP as your OS is simply not an option.

 

[KuJoe]

This.


Microsoft has stopped supporting XP, which means no updates, and more importantly, no security patches. Trying to use Windows XP as your OS is simply not an option.

A simple registry edit will keep it updated until 2019.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2310301/windows-xp-registry-hack-keeps-the-security-updates-rolling.html

 

[Coastercraze]

Windows 7 with XP mode?

I know, not the same, but really Windows 7 works just as well as XP IMO.

 

[AMDbuilder]

I would upgrade and as others have noted us a VM if you must run apps requiring XP.

 

[joepie91]

A simple registry edit will keep it updated until 2019.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2310301/windows-xp-registry-hack-keeps-the-security-updates-rolling.html

This 'trick' could brick your XP install at any point without warning.

 

[KuJoe]

This 'trick' could brick your XP install at any point without warning.

Going unpatched will result in being hacked at any point without warning. Bricked install is still safer than your important data getting into the wrong hands. If somebody is running an EOL'ed OS then I hope they are more diligent with backups and security.

 

[fixidixi]

They only way id run XP: on an airgapped computer inside some sort of virtual machine

.. on second tought: nope not even that..

 

[joepie91]

Going unpatched will result in being hacked at any point without warning. Bricked install is still safer than your important data getting into the wrong hands. If somebody is running an EOL'ed OS then I hope they are more diligent with backups and security.

Which is why the correct solution is to stop using XP entirely, not to hack around with the registry at the risk of bricking your setup

 

[trueman1]

windows xp not support anymore, so there lots of security risks with this,

http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-xp-microsoft-cant-wash-its-hands-of-the-security-problem-so-easily/

 

[KuJoe]

windows xp not support anymore, so there lots of security risks with this,

http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-xp-microsoft-cant-wash-its-hands-of-the-security-problem-so-easily/

False. Please read the thread.

 

[ChrisM]

People still use Windows?

 

[wlanboy]

People still use Windows?

Of course.

Why not?