Posted on 04/04/2014 7:06:45 AM PDT by null and void
Microsoft really wants people to stop using Windows XP.
The company launched a new promotion that offers XP users $100 off the purchase of a new PC that costs more than $599 through the Microsoft Store from now until June 15. Buyers will also get 90 days of free support and free data transfer from their old XP-powered PC.
Microsoft is ending support for XP, which has been around for more than a decade, in April. That means any security flaws found by attackers after that point won’t be patched, leaving users who are still clinging to their old computers open to attack.
For people who prefer in-person service, they can also trade in their old XP machine at a Microsoft retail store, where an employee will help them transfer their data on-site.
The company previously offered a $50 Microsoft Store gift card to switchers, but it seems like that offer didn’t quite do enough to spur sales. Now, users will be able to get a straight discount on their computer purchase. That’s good news for consumers who are avoiding a switch from XP because they’re worried about spending hundreds of dollars on a new PC.
Still, picking up a Windows 8 device could be a hard sell for people who have been using XP this whole time. Microsoft has changed the design of its operating system quite a bit since 2003, and using Windows 8 will take some getting used to.
—bflr—
Thanks for the info. My son who is a techie tried this link and while it worked for a couple of programs, I have one program that was developed in 1992 that wouldn’t work regardless of what we try. His comment, “Well, at least it’s not on a floppy”. Cheeky young upstart!
(s)and yeah through the valley of hyperbole and delusional marketing was born the savior Steve jobs. He who applied his super cool hipsterness to bring forth coolness to the technologically naive and create a holy plantation which he called forth and lo and behold I-store was born. Now the chosen technologically naïve await his blessed return where even the fallen Beatles do not have the power to stop his vengeful apple. book of apple 879: verse infinite loop. (/s)
It’s funny, I remember when XP came out and people here (and elsewhere) said that it sucked, that it was too intrusive (dumping data to microsoft) etc, and that they would NEVER switch from Win98/2.
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Or for $79 you can download Windows 7. :-)
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I bought my first PC. Then I built my next 6 or so. In the early days constant upgrades were a necessity and I loved doing them. Then I built one that did everything fine for years until we had a tree fall and interconnect the cable and power line. I found I had lost interest in building a new one so I bought one instead.
First computer bought 33mhz $2500
Last computer bought 3100mhz $300.
What if you have a good firewall/anti-virus program like Kaspersky? Is XP still vulnerable to hackers?
Microsoft can buy me a couple new CNC machines too. I pity the poor sap who leaves XP and gets Win 8. It is the most poorly thought out OS in the history of computing.
Have it on my laptop. Don't use it much anymore, but it'll work in a pinch.
One thing I've found about Windows 7, which is on the computer I'm using is, MSN Explorer doesn't work worth a hill of beans with it. A Microsoft product won't work with a Microsoft product.
It’s funny, I remember when XP came out and people here (and elsewhere) said that it sucked, that it was too intrusive (dumping data to microsoft) etc, and that they would NEVER switch from Win98/2.”
That is funny. Actually I still remember how to use DOS and have an old, old computer that contains a software program called Symphony on it. At one time also had software that would allow you to design your own forms for keeping data and sort them however you wanted. I loved that program. And then there was Lotus 1, 2, 3. I liked XP though once I figured out how to use it.
My biggest pet peeve now are all the upgrades you are forced to buy which most people don’t use and don’t want to spend the money on.
I agree with oh8eleven ,, Vista worked fine for me ... especially the “business” version which was really just an early release of 7 .. I am on a XP machine right now still works fine but it could use some extra horsepower for todays bloatware... especially the video and interactive bloatware.
$100 to buy new isn’t much of an incentive when they expect you to pay $600 to qualify..
I’m sticking with Vista Business on my desktops and 7 64bit on the others... why give MS any hard earned dinero other than the original fees.
Put Classic Shell on it and you will like it a whole lot better... ALL of my clients running Win 8 can't be wrong... It is to the point that I install it as a matter of course, and I am ALWAYS met with great appreciation.
What if you have a good firewall/anti-virus program like Kaspersky? Is XP still vulnerable to hackers?
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Last test of Kapersky I saw was UGLY... worst AV around .. You are 100% vulnerable to the NSA ... I have found that 99% of viruses are no problem when an adult operates the computer ,,, but you can give a child a locked down puter with all the best and it’ll be infected with malware and viruses inside of a few hours.
Really? Everyone I've talked to think highly of Kaspersky. I've had it on my XP machine for years and never had a problem with malware, viruses, phishing, etc. I do occasional scans and while it will show some attempted intrusions, it automatically puts them in a lock box and they don't get through. Maybe it has changed. I'm just days away from renewing it, so what do you suggest instead?
So my question remains: If XP will no longer get security updates, does a good firewall/anti-virus help? If your firewall is strong enough and makes you invisible to hackers, what's the problem with continuing XP?
So my question remains: If XP will no longer get security updates, does a good firewall/anti-virus help? If your firewall is strong enough and makes you invisible to hackers, what's the problem with continuing XP?
Anyone? Bueller?
It was a test in PC Mag ,, Kapersky only found about 35% of the known viruses that the techs attempted to infect it with ... Kapersky gets high user marks because it doesn’t slow down their machines (unlike McAfee or Norton which are nightmares). I still use AVG but there are other good AV’s out there.
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