Hackers may be sitting on exploits and waiting for Windows XP's support to stop.
Windows XP Could Be Infected Within 10 Minutes Support End : Read more
Windows XP Could Be Infected Within 10 Minutes Support End : Read more
A realistic one at that.But you don't have to believe. You only have to see for yourself, it'll be all over the news.Seriously, XP machines will be in so much trouble! It's gonna be awesome!Well, within 10 minutes of a Win7/8 patch release. Certainly an alarmist view of what the future may hold.
Yeah, you aren't allowed to say that with certainty since you aren't certain. Did you know that some viruses show absolutely no signs and that those are the worst ones and did you know that with unpatched vulnerabilities it is possible to control your computer without you even knowing? There is a reason those patches are released and it isn't because of viruses that shoot off fireworks letting you know they are there, it is to fix the problems that allow hackers to use your computer as a zombie without you even knowing about it.Rubbish. I haven't installed a security patch on XP in years, and my machine is virus free.I just practice safe surfing. I also don't waste money on Internet Security software, but that's because it slows everything down.
viruses don't just magically appear on your computer, you have to let them in. there are a myriad of third-party security programs that shore up computer protection. besides, it's not like microsoft's patches get rid of malware and viruses, you have to use security programs to protect yourself anyway. if a malware dev find a security weakness in windows XP, a security dev will make a program to plug it up and remove the malware.Yeah, you aren't allowed to say that with certainty since you aren't certain. Did you know that some viruses show absolutely no signs and that those are the worst ones and did you know that with unpatched vulnerabilities it is possible to control your computer without you even knowing? There is a reason those patches are released and it isn't because of viruses that shoot off fireworks letting you know they are there, it is to fix the problems that allow hackers to use your computer as a zombie without you even knowing about it.Rubbish. I haven't installed a security patch on XP in years, and my machine is virus free.I just practice safe surfing. I also don't waste money on Internet Security software, but that's because it slows everything down.
As long as they're not connected to the net and you use a separate subnet or external drives for moving data to a machine for upload it's fine.I will always have 95B,98SE and XP systems up and running I have the hardware lots of software and I have a firewall. One system 98SE I use with a SCSI connected HP scanner for Sam's Photofacts, it runs perfectly making PDFs, why would I change anything. One System has dual 500mhz cpus on a DFI MB 19" CRT great for older games. I also have a Sun Ultra 2 with dual 400mhz cpus running a database. I guess when parts wear out and I can't get replacement parts...