Is this the new update that i heard on the news tonight about that everyone has to have to keep Windows XP working?
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This is the program components to restore XP to your computer after a crash or to update it if you do not have service pack 2. Microsoft is not going to any version of XP so no upgrade is going to help. It will keep working, but no updates will be available for XP.
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As far as I know, yes. Support refers mainly to things like Windows Security Essentials, various updates, and framework stuff. As I understand it (switched before the change), Windows XP still technically works, but because all the windows support software is gone, there's alot of backdoors and cracks in security. It might work, but right now is a pretty scary time to buy.
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On this particular one for sale, Windows XP Home Edition SP3 is pre-loaded. You would personally have to upgrade it to Windows 7.
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I had the same "issue" and decided to install an updated version of office. At my office, I'm moving files onto a stand alone drive so that I don't lose any information and plan to transfer it when I reload "7". Safest thing I can come up with. Sorry, wish I could help more! DonDon
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Yes it says so on the box. In real small fine print. I have windows 7 but the box says Xp is good to go.
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Mine works fine. But running XP, I don't know what will happen after M.S. stops suport.
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Then my friend this is not upgrade, but entire system change! Normally u have to re-install the OS u use.
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My teck husband said downgrading would be a mistake. XP is no longer being supported by Microsoft and your computer is subject to attack, viruses
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Should have no problem with that. You may want to upgrade to Windows 7 though, since XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and you will not get any further security updates for it.
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Not sure about XP but I have not had any problems with Windows 7. Maybe some research on the Internet might turn up something? Contacting Creative could help. Then there is always the give it a try method if you are feeling adventurous.
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Yes it is as long as you can get the drivers for it. Window is discontinuing support for XP
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Yes, but - remember - after April 8, 2014, support and security updates for Windows XP will no longer be available. Explore what this means for you. I spent about $100.00 on those 2X512 RDRAM, and now have to get a new PC anyway. I hope I was helpful.
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I have had this computer for several years. It has taken a lot of use and worked perfectly until Microsoft stopped supporting it with updates. This appears to be a ploy to get us all to upgrade when there is nothing wrong with our computers except the lack of support from them. Since they stopped their updates, the computer seems to be attracting all kinds of viruses. The XP is not the computer to buy today.
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Sure....do it all the time...just make sure all your drivers are up to date.
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The system comes preloaded with Windows 7. I suppose you could wipe it out and install XP, but why? As an alternative, why not get VMware player (for free) and install XP as an alternate choice OS within the Windows 7 environment?
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I only have XP but as I interpret their specs, XP is mentioned only as a minimum requirement and to assure people with old systems like mine that it will still work. Surely it will work with the newer ones.
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Yes it needs the computer on all the time but I do not recommend this product to anybody. It only runs in windows xp and there is a version that runs un windows 7 and 8 but it is not so good.