Hello friends, today tutorial we will talk about the end of the career for Windows XP, an operating system released on October 25 2001 and a career that spanned over 12 years during which he served humanity demands, hardware and users. In technical terms it means ceasing the end cariereri Windows XP support for this operating system.
What is ceasing support for Windows XP, for us, the users?
Basically Microsoft will cease to provide new security updates, hotfixes and patches for the operating system Windows XP. In other words, if cybercriminals will find new weaknesses, security holes in Windows XP, you can use it to attack all computers that use Windows XP. Attackers can exploit security breaches to launch attacks on users still running Windows XP. For Microsoft dropped support for Windows XP it will not be closely monitored, analyzed, maintained and therefore will no longer receive security updates that were intended to clog security breaches, vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could attack you.
Security tips for those who want to use Windows XP continuna after April 8 2014
- Stop using Internet Explorer 8. This is the latest version of the Internet Explorer browser that can be installed and used on Windows XP. However, Internet Explorer 8 is an outdated browser and not at all safe even for a simple internet browsing. Avoid online payments using Internet Explorer 6 or 8, do not enter sensitive data in forms opened with this browser. Install a modern browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Opera that we already have tutorials on our site.
- Avoid using Windows Media Player software. This is a complex multimedia software with close links to the internet, your local network and the operating system. Not infrequently, security breaches have been discovered in the past in Windows Media Player that allow the attacker to execute malicious code on your computer remotely. Alternatively, you can use free or commercial third-party software to play multimedia content, such as: VLC Media Player or KMPlayer for movies AIMP or Media Monkey music, IrfanView or Zoner Photo Studio Free for managing photos
- Avoid using the Outlook Express email client that comes with the operating system or install a newer version of it. Users who prefer a local email client to manage email addresses can also use the popular email client as an alternative. Mozilla Thunderbird that I approached us in a tutorial.
- Avoid using the Microsoft Office 2003 office suite. As of April 8, 2014, Microsoft will also discontinue support for the Microsoft Office 2003 suite. Install a newer version of Microsoft Office. Alternatively, for easy viewing or editing of a document you can use the Office Online suite that can be used from a browser with a simple Microsoft account without the need to install software on your computer. You can also use Google Drive in whose framework and famous find Google DocsAll an online service that allows you to edit, view documents with a simple Google account. Whether you choose to use Office Online and Google Docs (now integrated into Google Drive) have the advantage that you will not have to install additional software on your computer, you can synchronize all documents with your device will always be safe even if you lose or someone steals your laptop, phone or tablet, you can access them from any device, you can share with your friends, or you can work together to create or edit a document in real time
If you prefer a more complex office suite that allows advanced text processing and presentation, you can use Libre Office or Apache Open Office. The latter are two office suites extraordinary free tool that will allow you to create, edit or view Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and even documents produced by Microsoft Office.
- Disable Windows Automatic Updates after April 8, 2014, there is no reason to leave open a possible gateway that cybercriminals will be able to use.
- Install a free or commercial antivirus for better protection against threats and viruses. As free antivirus software are at your disposal: Avast, Avira, AVG. If that still use Microsoft Security EssentialsIt will only receive updates by 2015. For those very concerned about safety advise to buy a security suite such as Kaspersky Internet Security which will contain all the modules of protection to stay safe. If you want a free firewall, advanced as the one that comes with Windows XP and smarter integrating and HIPS protection (analyzing how the behavior activities), you can use Comodo Firewall Free, Outpost Firewall, Zone Alarm, Online Armor.
Windows XP is an operating system exceeded?
The answer is yes and no. It depends very much on the perspective from which we look. For a simple user check their email occasionally spends some time on social networking or read forums, websites devoted to certain topics for information, not an outdated system.
For a picky user, advanced trading software that uses heavy (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, Sony Vegas) for photo and video editing production or specialized hardware using a new, latest, Windows XP can be considered an operating system exceeded .
- Windows XP does not support SSDs and do not know how to use technology TRIM existence of these.
- 32-bit Windows XP does not know how to use more than 4 GB of RAM even if we have more than 4 GB of RAM installed in the computer. This also applies to other 32-bit operating systems. If you are interested in the topic "the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit operating system" I invite you to watch our tutorial on What is the difference between the systems 32 64 bits and those bits
- Windows XP does not support native USB 3.0
- According to official Microsoft information, Windows XP cannot allocate more than 2 GB of RAM to a process
- Even if there is a 64-bit version of Windows XP, it cannot use more than 128 GB of RAM. Nowadays you can add 32 GB of RAM in a state-of-the-art computer.
- Windows 7 (Proffesional, Enterprise, Ultimate) 32 bits can use up to 4 GB RAM and Windows 7 (Proffesional, Enterprise, Ultimate) 64 bits can use up to 192 GB RAM
- Windows XP cannot use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 2 TB
- Windows XP does not have native support for AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) and NCQ (Native Command Queuing) but this issue can be solved by installing the drivers, in most cases you may not be able to find drivers for Windows XP if your motherboard uses a newer controller. These are just a few examples but there are many other technologies that come with the new generation hardware that Windows XP does not support natively, you will not know how to use at its true capacity. Running the Windows XP operating system on modern, state-of-the-art hardware will not benefit you.
We will be able to install Windows XP after April 8?
Yes, the fact that Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows XP does not mean we can not still install Windows XP after this date. If we choose to install Windows XP, you'll be on your own in terms of operating system security and technical support.
We will be able to activate a Windows XP after April 8?
Yes, we can in coninuare to activate Windows XP by calling Microsoft and having at hand a license key for it. Windows will continue to notify you if you are using a pirated copy of it if you have Automatic Updates enabled.
We will be able to make updates after April 8?
Yes, even after this time, if we use for example a Windows XP SP2 and we do update the SP3 along with other security updates that were released until April 8 2014, we could do if we use Windows XP SP2 licensed by activating Windows Updates.
What if the solutions we use software or hardware that does not support newer versions but Windows XP?
- If you use software that can only be run on Windows XP and you want official support from Microsoft, you can receive individual support for a fee. Costs can be as high as $ 200 per year for each computer running Windows XP
- If you have older peripherals (webcam, printer) that only support Windows XP you can use XP Mode (If using Windows 7) or a virtual environment and VirtualBox or VMware Player. You can install Windows XP in VirtualBox or VMware Player and such You can use older peripherals even if your operating system is Windows 7 principal or Windows or Windows 8 8.1. Through his VirtualBox and VMware Player you can work in Windows XP while you are in the main operating system Windows or Windows 7 8 / 8.1
- If you do not have the opportunity to upgrade to a more modern version of Windows (windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1) you can choose to migrate to a free, more secure and open source operating system such as Ubuntu Linux, Linux Mint, Kubuntu Linux, Xubuntu, Fedora. There are many Linux distributions on the Internet that can meet the needs of any user. You can find Linux distributions optimized for low resource consumption, optimized for older hardware, distributions dedicated to teachers, those involved in photo and video editing, distributions dedicated to those who process or make music, distributions dedicated to gamers or children
- If you have the financial opportunity to purchase a modern product and a slightly different and slightly more exotic operating system (Chrome OS), you can purchase a ChromeBook. Prices for a ChromeBook with a modern operating system and modern components start at $ 200.
- Those who will still have problems with Windows XP and after April 8, 2014 can turn to the forums of enthusiasts who will remain open for the nostalgic. There are (and will continue to be written) hundreds of thousands of articles on the Internet about solving common problems that you may encounter using windows XP.
Windows XP at the end of your career, what?
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Sucks with XP so that even if you install a brand new PC all the hard moves, we test on a sandy bridge once stood a 1 occur logo WELCOME minute to load and just say that when it came to occur in the network were standing iara TRAY-10 15 sec and sat so long because of NET.Framework 4 with all the updates done, if you delete the fly, I think Daia only offers no support.
It's good that after April 8 you can still benefit from updates because they said that "take new hardware with Windows 8" and that Microsoft doesn't want me to change the hardware, to sponsor me even after take the PC to the W8. It forces you to sell their PC and Windows 8 merchandise in all possible versions, daia also released the support that you think they don't know what to do, to corrupt us, they know what they are doing.
I was expecting someone to come here with a selfish excuse like "yes, how can you (or Microsoft) give me money from another PC?
Such thinking is one selfish! No fault of Microsoft that you have no money. When mankind appeared on the planet we always turned to evlotie, up. We can not stop now just progressing because some do not have money. As well we would not be as evolved as we are today if there is no desire for evolution and people with money. Life is a chain, each thing has its role in this chain.
Who you step wrong, what's left. You do not want to stop the world from now just because there are some free money. That is, some successful, lucky situation. Others do not. If we were all equal, we are terribly bored.
Microsoft has taken this decision because they have a lot going on will to be able to focus attention on Windows 8, 8.1, Windows Phone 8, 8.1. That they could do so they had to make compromises, sacrifices (and will do in the future as any other company)
As new it is hard to fulfill multiple tasks, we distribute attention to several things at once, as hard and will be a company.
You must understand that Windows XP is old, his time was brilliant. We are 2014 on the market there are super powerful hardware which Windows XP can not handle them, not knowing how to use it.
If peticesti too often a bag, you'll reach a point not to have anything to piece to tie the bag to sew a patch in May. Over time, no matter how you get to it peticesti strofoca you will fail more often because it's patched too many times. Finally you have to move to a new bag.
Be open-minded, no longer take it personally. Stop trying to see any conspiracy theory!
it's not like that Anderson nobody forces you to do anything
Windows 8 further convinced me I can not go back to xp or vista neither point nor 7
In connection with lags from start Windows XP after installing net framework 4. Normally, they should disappear with time. Optionally you could do this: (it's a copy paste from an article found on the net, since at the time and I was faced with this problem):
When. NET redistributable is installed, it Compiles the high priority assemblies in 5 to 10 minutes and THEN Waits until your computer is idle to process the low priority assemblies. The GMT method forces all of the remaining items to be compiled with the command Called NGEN.exe. Follow These Steps:
1) Run cmd.exe from Start> Run
2) Type cd \
3) Type cd Windows \ Microsoft.NET \ Framework \ v2.0.50727
4) Type NGEN executequeueditems and press Enter
5) It Will take about 10minutes depending upon system speed. After the process is complete, the prompt GMT Will Appear in the command prompt
C: \ Windows \ Microsoft.NET \ Framework \ v2.0.50727>
6) Type exit to close the command prompt.
After performing These steps, your computer boot up Will at usual speed.
V2.0.50727 folder name you will find even if you have NET Framework installed 4. Once you have given these orders is compiling all modules in all versions of net framework 4, and 3 2.
And do not forget, you should do this thing after each update implies net framework.
Adrian and I have this motherboard https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M2NE/ and has a PCI Express slot x16 1.0 can put a plate on 3.0 vido
I'd like to buy this video card:http://www.emag.ro/placa-video-asus-nvidia-geforce-gtx-650-2048mb-gddr5-128bit-hdmi-dvi-vga-dust-proof-fan-gtx650-e-2gd5/pd/EQKJNBBBM/
If you buy I expect bugs or other incompatibilities.
One can buy will work but not capacity. If you have an older processor Ivy Bridge will know to use the maximum 3.0 superior performance.
Sal eNd, Adrian did not give you a correct answer because your motherboard is one that has Socket AM2 for AMD processors and to receive a correct answer in the future you also detail more the components you use tell us what do you have a processor?
Good evening, if we can no longer use (anyway I have never used them) ie8, wmplayer, can I uninstall or not ??? Thanks in advance, Mr. Cristian !!! psDo the good work with all the articles :-)
very nice I liked Adrian
many memories and many have learned with this operating system
hello videotutorial.ati team did still make a good job and I hope to keep everything moving so years from now. I had myself a question: why some people are using Windows Vista when it could be used loosely or 7,8 8.1?'d like to know some advantages and disadvantages in using Windows Vista
do not uninstall anything that has basic windows if you do it you will see :)
to know one thing all the software that come as an alternative to what is basic windows come and install ==
overlap
Stop talking nonsense. What you don't like about any windows, you deactivate it because of the snooze ... it will give errors after. Any software can become basic and can replace with infinity those of windows (especially of xp) according to the recommendations of Cristi above.
for andrei..Windows Vista was and will remain one of the best and most stable operating system from Microsoft ever..version NT 6.0 a substantially error-free modified kernel without BSODs; WDDM 1.0 and also here was introduced for the first time the transparency called AERO. A system that if you received service pack 3 was the perfect system in which you put an SSD and saw true performance; you didn't need anything else. As for the differences..wipe on foot with windows 7; 8; 8.1 which are just poor clones
Vista is nothing but Veriuni W7 beta. You can not compare the performance with w7 or 8.1. First past SO has a much better memory management, W8.1 you do live a HDD defragmentation, manage your resources more efficiently than Vista.
Vista has indeed been a starting point for future generations to win. But we can't say that the new generations of win are "view-soaked clones", my opinion is that they are Vista-enhanced clones where a lot of bugs have been fixed and new resource management technologies have been brought.
That is my opinion.
What are we doing? We switch to Windows 7 and change the PC with one compatible for Windows 7 according to system requirements .......
Guys I don't want to be rude but in the text above the tutorial there is a small mistake here "From April 8, 2014 Microsoft will give up support for the Microsoft Office 2013 suite." I think you wanted to write 2003.
That I SIRS it so comment and I hope you do not mind.
Yes, it is, it was Microsoft Office 2003. Thanks for warning. There's no reason to get mad as long as between us and you there is respect, understanding, tolerance and tone educated man. We humans make mistakes.
Hello everyone,
Also over time I think it is time for the majority to move toward a version of Linux; choice. I know it is hard for those who were accustomed to rigid versions from Microsoft. But it is a start and worth it!
In the Linux community to discuss and expects a stream of people who will give up XP and want to try one or more versions of the many versions derived from the operating system.
Come and visit: http://distrowatch.com/ ; on the right are numbered derived versions of Linux, with all the details, features, etc printscreenuri.
Adrian, you should insist on this aspect as well. Also promote Linux versions, from simple, portable versions (Live CD / Live USB) that have interfaces, menus (organizational mode) similar to those of XP (although many versions of Linux in terms of graphics look extraordinarily beautiful, to the proportions of the fonts, to the warm colors, pleasing to the eye, to the effects, etc. and all this without asking the user N-spe GB of memory ... as was the case with Vista!), as those who want to try / test a certain version not to feel frustrated by something.
In a first phase (even if they still remembered becoming something repetitive) to insist on versions - LiceCD / Live USB and / or dual boot with the old OS
I wish you all: Be smart and choose! You have choices!
Goodbay Windows!
Personally, I can't stand such a thing! You don't make linux look like windows or mac, if you still want to recommend something to a user who runs linux, Ubuntu is!
However, do not use Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express, Automatic Updates. Related to Windows XP, perhaps, indeed, is an older operating system could be exploited in future security bugs in its composition. But I do not understand what the risks are if you use Office 2003, I need a newer version of Office, I am pleased at the 2003, especially if you use Word on a Windows 7, what problems can occur? as I already said, I almost never used those Automatic Updates and I have not ever had major problems with viruses, spyware, etc. .. This whole end of life of Windows XP and termination providing updates to it is not as tragic as it sounds, deoare chances are slim that affect ordinary users however had nothing to do with updates (which hurt more OS devices than to help him), Internet Explorer, Outlook and so on Come on, who else uses IE and Outlook XP? Maybe occasionally Windows Media Player. My opinion is not to be unnecessarily paranoid, clean install of Windows XP (either original or pirated) then off Automatic Updates installed antivirus possibly one free (Avast), avoid using IE and Outlook, and I should have serious problems. Success!
At 2800 + AMD processor 1,81, 1,5 gb ram, nvidia 5200 can run Windows 7? How big partition for Windows 7? I have a 35 gb partition, and each about 2 100 gb.
For those interested, I invite you to search for our tutorial on "How to find out if our components, peripherals and programs work on Windows 7" which you will find using the search box on the top right.
You will not run 7 because you have enough graphics processor will stay strong no-70% 100 only use memory is OK.
Win7 Home Premium works very well. Try it and you will be convinced.
I installed Win7 Home Premium, the problem is you give go to PC, you must have a Windows CD in the optical drive. Is not it strange? On installation, it added that 100 MB separately, and do not understand what it is can someone help me?????