Update XP and Anti-Virus software or just AV?
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My subscription to MS Anti-Virus just ran out and was hoping to change to MS Security Esentials. When I removed the old software and went to update I had to download a compatibility software.
After I ran ithis software I got a message that said MS will no longer be supporting XP as of July 2010 and that I should upgrade to Windows 7. Don't feel like reloading my software and starting from scratch. So, I thought of just getting another Anti-virus software like AVG or what is recommended on a previous Tom's Hardware link either Avast or Avira.
What's the consensus on this forum... better to upgrade to Windows 7 or stay with XP even if it's not supported. I thought MS was going to support Xp until 2013 or 2014?
After I ran ithis software I got a message that said MS will no longer be supporting XP as of July 2010 and that I should upgrade to Windows 7. Don't feel like reloading my software and starting from scratch. So, I thought of just getting another Anti-virus software like AVG or what is recommended on a previous Tom's Hardware link either Avast or Avira.
What's the consensus on this forum... better to upgrade to Windows 7 or stay with XP even if it's not supported. I thought MS was going to support Xp until 2013 or 2014?
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NikosN said:
My subscription to MS Anti-Virus just ran out and was hoping to change to MS Security Esentials. When I removed the old software and went to update I had to download a compatibility software. After I ran ithis software I got a message that said MS will no longer be supporting XP as of July 2010 and that I should upgrade to Windows 7. Don't feel like reloading my software and starting from scratch. So, I thought of just getting another Anti-virus software like AVG or what is recommended on a previous Tom's Hardware link either Avast or Avira.
What's the consensus on this forum... better to upgrade to Windows 7 or stay with XP even if it's not supported. I thought MS was going to support Xp until 2013 or 2014?
Windows XP will need to be updated to Service Pack 3 (SP3) to continue to be updated after July 13th. Sticky at the top of the XP forum, clicky to read here.
I imagine I should back up all my files first just in case there is a crash. If all goes well would I have to reinstall my programs as well?
I had someone install XP a couple years ago. Is there a way of knowing if Service Pack III is already on my computer? i
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