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If you already have Security Essentials (basic anti-virus software) you can continue to run it on XP but you will get a warning to tell you that your operating system (XP) is no longer safe because it is obsolete and not receiving security updates from Microsoft.

Security Essentials itself will continue to run and update.

Microsoft are not producing them although if it did (as in the case of Heartbleed) then in theory it could still receive them.

XP won't receive security updates. I used to use Microsoft Security Essentials, obviously I don't now.



:-)

There is a lot to be said for the old adage "if it ain't broke then don't fix it".

However, the problem with XP is that because it is no longer supported as it is so old, it will no longer receive security updates so, over time, you are leaving yourself open to all sorts of problems and nasties.

Bear in mind also that it will not run the latest version of Internet Explorer (if that is your bag) so there is another level of serious vulnerability.

many thanks for the message Elizabeth - much appreciated <3

OK, I have an "out of date" computer. It works.

I also have an "out of date" car, kitchen, sewing machine & other appliances....... and hips :-D

Most of them work too.

OH went to chat to our computer geek guy on Monday about our laptop


OH asked geek about XP, and his advice


Geek said he was still using XP on one of his home computers :-)



so not even geeks can agree :-)



Basically, he said that if you were still able to do what you wanted to do, then don't rush to update and change, "just because"

Last night, I turned off my computer before going to bed.

I went to the kitchen to get a glass of water....... walked past the study door to go to the bedroom..... and noticed the monitor was on........ showing updates for XP.

They were automatically downloaded & the computer switched itself off.



:-S

For starters why assume I have reported you - maybe someone else did because they thought what you said could possibly have contravened T&Cs.

Second, I see nothing wrong with what I have posted on this thread - I am trying to give advice and certainly not entering into some sort of argument.

End of!

Again, apologies to ElizabethK.

well enjoy yourself - I see you've reported me - I won't bother doing the same to you even though your postings were nasty

I laughed at a perceived scenario - people often do on here.

that you had a laugh out of my posting - that's what

What on earth is offensive and nasty - I have reread this thread and see nothing of the sort!

I am merely stating facts - XP licenses ceased to be sold about six years ago. After all, it was released way way back in 2001 so in computing terms is a positive dinosaur.

Maybe you would like to delete your comment about my name as I find it offensive and that is not what this thread is about - apologies to ElizabethK

It does!

Why would someone push an obsolete operating system?

glad it gives you a laugh

Nifty salemanship there lolololol

my computer is two years old, just under actually, and the guy who built it for me is coming to do the upgrade

XP support has ended.
This update regarding Heartbleed was a one-off because it was so serious but think of it like a car - how long would you expect Ford to keep offering support for a 1987 Sierra?

Thanks for your replies-I wish they would make their minds up !!

Yes,the time is coming for a change