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Question on Windows XP

cottonjenn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:56:07 GMT

Ok, so I have a Windows XP laptop. How unsafe is it to use. I'm afraid to go out on the Internet. So there's no virus protection out there? I'm at a loss at what to do. I know I need to get a new laptop and that is also concerning me because I'm reading about Windows 8.1 updates may not be protected. Not sure of all the details on that. But it's like what do I buy? I'm stumped.

Re: Question on Windows XP

Nuttmeg — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:04:55 GMT

These are two threads about Window XP end of product support.

http://community.qvc.com/forums/electronics-talk/topic/442453/postid/9101294/re-4814-xp-panic-can-still-use-no-new-one-yet.aspx#9101294

http://community.qvc.com/forums/electronics-talk/topic/438698/postid/9061356/re-expert-advice-on-windows-xp-eol-end-of-life.aspx#9061356

Window 8.1 is fine, meaning it is getting Window security updates. I would look at Best Buy online for a laptop. You can read some product reviews, and decide what computer maybe be right for your needs. You can buy online or in a local store big box retailer.

Re: Question on Windows XP

cottonjenn — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:23:39 GMT

Thanks for your help. I will check out who might carry protection and also check out new laptops.

Re: Question on Windows XP

Akane — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:29:05 GMT

On 4/16/2014 cottonjenn said: Thanks for your help. I will check out who might carry protection and also check out new laptops.

You can get virus protection but Microsoft is no longer supporting the operating system with security updates. Virus software can't protect against operating system vulnerabilities.

Re: Question on Windows XP

nomless — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:10:40 GMT

I upgraded from XP to Win 8 about a month ago. (I love Win 8, BTW.). Win 8 is lots more secure than XP. It has a built-in security package (Windows Defender), but you can run a security package of your choice if you want to.

Re: Question on Windows XP

Meeras — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:35:10 GMT

xp is no more supporting by Microsoft.

Re: Question on Windows XP

deb5555 — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:54:29 GMT

Windows 8 is ok once you get used to all the changes, glad we updated!

Re: Question on Windows XP

Stardust2 — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:48:45 GMT

I posted on this and for some reason it is no longer here. Microsoft has a free program called Laplink. It will transfer files from XP to Windows 8 or 8.1. Click on the link.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/xp/default.aspx?ocid=XPEOS_D_Standard_Familiarity_STND-OC-H2-CR-XP-Familiarity-SO-W2-728x90-