Windows 7: If you’re still using Windows XP, there’s a good chance you won’t want to go through the shock of upgrading to Windows 8. Or perhaps you’re perfectly happy with your existing software and just use your computer for very basic things, so you don’t see the point in paying Microsoft an upgrade fee. Perhaps you’ve heard about how awkward Windows 8 can be on traditional computers - If you’re using Windows XP, we’re assuming you’re not using one of Microsoft’s Windows XP tablets. RELATED: Online Safety: Why You Should Give Up Windows XP For Good (Updated) Where You Can Go From Here
Windows XP is next in line for the chopping block. Try using modern hardware or software on Windows 98, Windows Me, or even Windows 2000 - even Firefox no longer supports Windows 2000. (Forget what you may have heard about UAC in the Windows Vista days - it’s better now.)Īs time goes on, Windows XP will become increasingly insecure and both hardware and software vendors will stop supporting it. It doesn’t support modern hardware properly and it isn’t as secure as modern versions of Windows because it doesn’t have User Account Control and other modern security features. We’ve already explained why it’s time to let go of Windows XP and what will happen when Microsoft finally stops supporting it on April 8, 2014.
