How to keep on using Win XP for another 5 years: Well it turns out that Microsoft has a 5 year obligation to its POS users. POS = point of service, or retail users. To get your version...

Boney Loc: Huntington Beach

Well it turns out that Microsoft has a 5 year obligation to its POS users. POS = point of service, or retail users. To get your version of Win XP enabled to receive the latest updates one must make a simple modification to the registry. Go to the following link to get this information.
to modify the registry one needs to locate the program "regedit.exe" which can be found in the Windows directory.

http://www.zdnet.com/registry-hack-enables-continued-updates-for-windows-xp-7000029851/

tradergeorge Loc: Newport, Kentucky

Boney wrote:

Well it turns out that Microsoft has a 5 year obli... (show quote)

And then, there is the downside...

"Late Monday we received a statement from a Microsoft spokesperson:

We recently became aware of a hack that purportedly aims to provide security updates to Windows XP customers. The security updates that could be installed are intended for Windows Embedded and Windows Server 2003 customers and do not fully protect Windows XP customers. Windows XP customers also run a significant risk of functionality issues with their machines if they install these updates, as they are not tested against Windows XP. The best way for Windows XP customers to protect their systems is to upgrade to a more modern operating system, like Windows 7 or Windows 8.1."

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

tradergeorge wrote:

And then, there is the downside... br br "La... (show quote)

How timely :)

A little research goes a long way indeed....

Boney Loc: Huntington Beach

Wow, things move quickly. I thought I was providing some "hot" information. Cooled down quickly, eh?

tradergeorge Loc: Newport, Kentucky

Boney wrote:

Wow, things move quickly. I thought I was providing some "hot" information. Cooled down quickly, eh?

You have to be careful when reading some of these articles. This article is from May 2014. The update, which I quoted, was from last Monday. They were both included in that article you linked. It did not require any research on my part, just careful reading of the article.

GLS Loc: MIdwest

tradergeorge wrote:

You have to be careful when reading some of these articles. This article is from May 2014. The update, which I quoted, was from last Monday. They were both included in that article you linked. It did not require any research on my part, just careful reading of the article.

Your "Last Monday update" that you refer to was released in late May of 2014

Article written May 27, 2014
http://www.infoworld.com/article/2608300/microsoft-windows/unofficial-xp-update-has-microsoft-up-in-arms.html

Article written May 28, 2014
http://www.crn.com/news/security/300072945/microsoft-warns-against-windows-xp-hack-for-updates.htm

Those that do not want to update to a newer OS are going to do it anyway. I still know of two people that are using Windows 98. Hey, more power to them. I myself would consider upgrading the OS than risking the hack not designed for the home XP user.

malco555 Loc: Kenilworth UK

Well, I thought I would give it a go...

17 critical updates...

On restart it seems to work absolutely fine... So far... :)

And Microsoft would say that wouldn't they? :)

travelwp Loc: New Jersey

I went from XP to WIN 7 and found it to be as stable as XP. Could someone tell me why they would want to stay with XP?

Audwulf Loc: Golden State

I use an IBM laptop with XP to store tunes, with a program called Sonic Stage. The program won't work with Win7, so I keep the IBM around just for music. I have to be connected to the Internet, so I can connect with "Gracenotes", which helps to ID the CD's I use. Up until about the middle of October, I got the "Windows XP will no longer be supported,etc.". When I logged on to Chrome yesterday to convert CD's to mp3, I didn't get the notice. When I shut down, I got "Downloading updates, do not turn off computer". Took about 20 min. to finish. Wonder where these updates came from ?

travelwp Loc: New Jersey

Audwulf wrote:

I use an IBM laptop with XP to store tunes, with a program called Sonic Stage. The program won't work with Win7,?

OK, I didn't know that, I thought everything worked on Win 7. Thanks for the reply!

Audwulf Loc: Golden State

I wish.

travelwp wrote:

OK, I didn't know that, I thought everything worked on Win 7. Thanks for the reply!

malco555 Loc: Kenilworth UK

Audwulf wrote:

Wonder where these updates came from ?

XP users will continue to receive updates to the Malicious Software Removal Tool and also to any components of earlier versions of Microsoft Office...

tradergeorge Loc: Newport, Kentucky

Audwulf wrote:

I wish.

Sony discontinued SONICSTAGE in 2013. That is why it does is not supported in WIN7 and later versions. You better keep a good backup, because you will no longer be able to download it from their site. You really cannot blame MS for not supporting discontinued programs.

Audwulf Loc: Golden State

Got the install CD. I can still access Gracenote. Converted about 30 CD's tonight. Also got 5 updates on shutdown.

tradergeorge wrote:

Sony discontinued SONICSTAGE in 2013. That is why it does is not supported in WIN7 and later versions. You better keep a good backup, because you will no longer be able to download it from their site. You really cannot blame MS for not supporting discontinued programs.