Microsoft announces end of support for Windows XP

[Murf]

After April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC.

Full article here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...d-support-help

[renegade600]

Microsoft has announced the Windows XP end of support date of April 8, 2014. After this date, Windows XP will no longer be a supported operating system*. To help organizations complete their migrations, Microsoft will continue to provide updates to our antimalware signatures and engine for Windows XP users through July 14, 2015.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/arch...indows-xp.aspx

[IPR512]

Good to see that XP users will still be able to get MSSE updates up to April 2015. Better than nothing at all.

[littlebadboy]

How much would the least cost be to upgrade to Windows 7? Will I lose all my programs on Windows XP?

[Murf]

Before even thinking about upgrading I would run the advisor to ensure your system is compatible with Windows 7;
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...pgrade-advisor

Drivers can be a problem, this will tell you if you have a driver problem, then you go to the manufactures page and see if they have Windows 7 drivers for your device.

Normally installation of Windows 7 is a "Clean install", it will put everything currently on the computer into a folder called "Old Windows", then you can retrieve what you need. However, you will have to re-install any programs that are dependent on Windows, as they will not work.

MS does not support a direct upgrade (preserving programs) from XP to Windows 7, however, it does from XP to Vista then from Vista to Windows 7, but I would not recommend that.

[Ned Seagoon]

Originally Posted by littlebadboy

How much would the least cost be to upgrade to Windows 7?

Far smarter to save your spare cash to purchase a new computer with a compatible operating system installed. You may still be able to get one at the right price with Win7 on it.

[Ned Seagoon]

Originally Posted by littlebadboy

How much would the least cost be to upgrade to Windows 7?

Far smarter to save your spare cash to purchase a new computer with a compatible operating system installed. You may still be able to get one at the right price with Win7 on it.

EDIT: Just found one store in the US with such machines for $US500

[ekhlas]

It is very disappointing to know that Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP. Actually it is still popular, even I am using it in my old dell 2100 laptop with Windows XP Home service pack 3. I can switch to other OS but I still love it and will continue. Problem is that you still get some messages about activation or other. Beside that XP works fine for me.

[Jaytee]

Always good to see some necro spam....

[The Dude]

Yup and its good its cleaned up so fast