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What can you do after Windows XP loses support?

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on · 3 comments
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After Tuesday, Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance or automatic updates that help protect your computer that runs Windows XP. Another alternative is to install a free Linux operating system. You can first try out a system using a live CD or USB boot. Alternatively you can install a dual boot system that allows you to boot either to your Linux operating system or Windows XP. Once you are satisfied with and used to your Linux system you could do a full install that wipes out your Windows XP system.

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Comments (3)

When in Panic, or in Doubt...

BernardSwiss ·
... run is circles, scream and shout.

(or else, you know, just install a newbie-friendly Linux).

More cr@p

Francy ·
>>>>>Many of your Windows apps will not work. I also have a printer that will not work on Linux although many printers now will do so. You should check out this sort of thing. You may also find that your video or music player will not work.

Install linux

install virtualbox

install XP

install your apps and your printers and scanners work like before
hitest ·
I really did like XP, it was a nice operating system. I still have one Windows PC, now running Win 7. My other PCs run Slackware and OpenBSD. I have an aging HP P2015 laserjet printer that continues to do the job. I think it is time to migrate to at least Win 7. I do like your solution:) Very cool!

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