Tag Archives: Windows XP

The End of Windows XP Support

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If you’re a Windows XP user, it should come as no surprise to you that effective April 8th, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC. If you continue to use Windows XP after support ends, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Also, as more software and hardware manufacturers continue to optimize for more recent … Continue reading →

Using Windows 7 in XP Mode

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Here are a few pointers if you’re currently using Windows 7 or are contemplating switching over to it. Like earlier versions, Windows 7 has several editions: Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate. I’m used to having my computers customized and shipped to me; however, this is the first time I bought one at a brick and mortar store and it was pre-packaged. So I landed up with the Home Premium edition of Windows 7. So here’s … Continue reading →