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In reply to the discussion: XP user here - should I go with Vista or Windows 7? [View all]Duer 157099
(17,742 posts)47. I've gutted the insides and the box is just sitting waiting for me to take it to recycle place
so you are in luck if you want the front panel, if you determine that it is compatible.
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1024 isn't much memory these days, Windows 7 really should have at least 4 x as much. n/t
PoliticAverse
Dec 2013
#17
Windows 7 is good until 2020 (and I do think it is a bit better than XP).
PoliticAverse
Dec 2013
#16
From a technical standpoint, XP is far from the best OS they've released.
TroglodyteScholar
Dec 2013
#34
It won't stop working just because you don't get any more "updates". It may work smoother.
hobbit709
Dec 2013
#3
Could have been totally legal and licensed at the time, you don't know and neither do I
hobbit709
Dec 2013
#37
That's because ME was horrible, what's bad about 8 is the UI, not the underlying OS.
PrestonLocke
Dec 2013
#20
Microsoft confirmed that as of April 8, 2014 XP will no longer be supported
TorchTheWitch
Dec 2013
#5
It won't magically stop working. That just means you won't get any more updates or call in help.
hobbit709
Dec 2013
#6
I tried telling her to leave the front switch on and just let it hibernate, or sleep
polly7
Dec 2013
#25
I've gutted the insides and the box is just sitting waiting for me to take it to recycle place
Duer 157099
Dec 2013
#47
There's not much to worry about. I doubt if you go to any dangerous sites and...
BlueJazz
Dec 2013
#32