What happens if I keep Windows XP?
Who would not want to part with patout of Windows XP, you can of course stay with the old operating system. However, an outdated operating system carries with it some risks:
- Viruses and malicious software: Microsoft offers from the 8.3. no more security updates for Windows XP. As a result, your Computer will not be protected sufficiently against harmful Software.
- No Support: The telephone and the Online help for Windows XP will be completely set.
- Software problems: The software developer requires the short or long term new operating systems. Many of the programs you will no longer be able to use well.
What Alternatives do I have?
Who would not want to stay with Windows, you can use the operating systems Linux or Mac OS. Thus, the purchase of a new computer is connected, however, most of the time. Much cheaper upgrade to Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1.
Windows 7, Windows 8 or maybe Windows 8.1?
With Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 Microsoft has brought a stable, powerful and user friendly operating systems on the market. Some of the difficulties it has brought to users instead of Windows 8.
- Windows 7 is based on the XP the familiar Desktop interface. A transition is expected to fall slightly.
- Windows 8 and 8.1 have a parallel to the Desktop surface of a new tile surface that may be still getting used to, but also many new opportunities brings with it.
- If your Computer has all the requirements for Windows 8 or 8.1 met, know, you with the Windows 8.1 Upgrade assistant.
The tile-interface of Windows 8
How to Windows 8 convert learn here. Windows 8.1 allows you to install as an Update if you have Windows 8. How to know you are here. The instructions for upgrading to Windows 7 can be found here.
