Anyone still using Windows XP?

[Get]

XP-SP3 on my desktop and win7 on my laptop. Will be using win7 on my desktop when the pc falls apart and has to be upgraded and when that doesn't happen per 4-14.

[gaslad]

Sure, why dispose of a perfectly good desktop that still works after 7 years?

I purchased a far more powerful Win7 desktop a couple of years ago, but continue to use both in tandem side by each on my desk. That way, when one develops a problem, I can use the other to trouble-shoot.

To be honest, my old XP/sp3 system has developed a few hardware problems the last few years, but none I could not solve.

A philosophical question: is it better to use the older XP system for internet surfing? It has less to lose if malware should brick it, but it is also a less secure system than Win7. Because neither system has ever been compromised, I choose to do most of my surfing with XP. (Maybe the question is moot, since I back up both systems to external HDs).

[Hungry Man]

It has less to lose if malware should brick it, but it is also a less secure system than Win7. Because neither system has ever been compromised, I choose to do most of my surfing with XP. (Maybe the question is moot, since I back up both systems to external HDs).

That's the difference between being safe in a practical sense (ie: against the current threat landscape) and being safe in a theoretical sense (ie: being secure against more than the current threat landscape).

[Page42]

Originally Posted by gaslad

I purchased a far more powerful Win7 desktop a couple of years ago, but continue to use both in tandem side by each on my desk. That way, when one develops a problem, I can use the other to trouble-shoot.

Yes indeed. I call it "Computer, Heal Thyself". Having the 2nd pc there to research error messages and search for solutions is a must-have for me.

And I am still using XP, but the more I run W7, the less I like XP.
XP just seems (here's a technical term for ya...) clunkier.

[bo elam]

I am using both and I like both.

Bo

[encus]

Originally Posted by Wolverine

Where's the poll?!

My sig says it all.

Oops! Sorry, I forgot to include it but last time I checked it was already there!

Any idea who did that?

[encus]

Originally Posted by encus

Oops! Sorry, I forgot to include it but last time I checked it was already there!

Any idea who did that?

Still waiting for an answer

[Wild Hunter]

Yes in one old notebook.

[SweX]

Originally Posted by encus

Still waiting for an answer

Admin or a Mod

Yes I am still using XP SP3

[marc57]

Yep, XP SP3 on one, and 7 SP1 on three.

No. Too old of an OS for the modern age.

Windows 7 all around.

[encus]

Originally Posted by SweX

Admin or a Mod

Just as I thought.

Thanks mate!

[SweX]

Originally Posted by encus

Just as I thought.

Thanks mate!

You're welcome

[xxJackxx]

Noooo!!!!

[Peter2150]

XP Pro here on 4 machines. It does the job, so why change. The change will come with new hardware, not til then.

[manOFpeace]

Still have XP Home SP3 and use it.