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 Posted - April 08 2014 : 12:40:14 AM
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Well looks like my PC won't work after Wednesday 
So this means untill I get my PC updated &/or updated I won't be on for a while 
So I won't be able to comment or do pix for a while
good-bye 
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 Posted - April 08 2014 : 01:34:03 AM
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As I mentioned earlier, now would be a great time for that second hobby ! 
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 01:57:16 AM
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Your computer will still work fine, you'll just need to be careful about not messing up the system with viruses, since Microsoft won't provide security updates (though it sounds like they may support security updates until 2015 after all, from what I've heard).
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 10:04:19 AM
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oh ok But I'll still update/upgrade my PC to Win 7 anyway 
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 6:18:14 PM
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quote:Your computer will still work fine, you'll just need to be careful about not messing up the system with viruses, since Microsoft won't provide security updates (though it sounds like they may support security updates until 2015 after all, from what I've heard).
Originally posted by weekendrailroader - April 08 2014 : 01:57:16 AM
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I'm glad that Microsoft no longer supporting XP doesn't mean you can't use this forum. It would be devastating if you stopped posting on this forum forever. (Shivers) I don't want to think about it.
-Steve
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Posted - April 08 2014 : 7:29:53 PM
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quote: quote:Your computer will still work fine, you'll just need to be careful about not messing up the system with viruses, since Microsoft won't provide security updates (though it sounds like they may support security updates until 2015 after all, from what I've heard).
Originally posted by weekendrailroader - April 08 2014 : 01:57:16 AM
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I'm glad that Microsoft no longer supporting XP doesn't mean you can't use this forum.It would be devastating if you stopped posting on this forum forever. (Shivers) I don't want to think about it.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â April 08 2014Â :Â 6:18:14 PM
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Yeah, we would lose half of the forum post-count!
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 10:08:03 PM
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dead? No.
1/3 of N. America still has Windows XP...
Remember the Windows ME or 1999-2000 threat of planes dropping from the skies? Same situation.
Windows XP has no Technical support professionally on the phone/website...
XP will be around the same as when Windows 95 stuck around when XP, NT and, Vista came into being. Windows 95 is still around. It's just not supported with help unless you got the book and operating system. Or, unless you know someone else who has it.
Windows XP will live on and work for you.
John
p.s. Wikipedia explains the OS's since November 1985...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Microsoft_Windows_versions
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Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 10:41:28 PM
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Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy) has a list of simple tips to stay safe with XP. Most of it is good practice for any computer.
http://www.techguylabs.com/blog/keep-windows-xp-secure-after-april-8-support-deadline
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Posted - April 11 2014 : 11:48:56 PM
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| ah cool I'll remember this
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Posted - April 20 2014 : 11:01:54 AM
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I'm still running XP and still posting... :D
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