Replacing Unsupported Version of Windows - Revision history

Ga627: Ga627 moved page Replacing Windows to Replacing Unsupported Version of Windows

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Ga627 moved page Replacing Windows to Replacing Unsupported Version of Windows

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	There are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.		There are a number of possible solutions, with costs ranging from ''free'' to many thousands of dollars. Here are some possible solutions.

	===Buy a new computer running Windows 10===		===Buy a new computer running Windows 11===
	[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG\|thumb\|right\|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]		[[File:Windows store in Future Shop.JPG\|thumb\|right\|Windows 8 computers for sale in a store display]]
	This is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.		This is [http://windows.microsoft.com/eos Microsoft's officially preferred solution] for users still running Windows XP. A new desktop tower or laptop running [[Windows 10]] will cost $450 and up. These are generally available at all electronics stores that sell computers.
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	If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].		If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].

	===Buy a used computer running Windows ~~8.1~~ or Windows 10===		===Buy a used computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11===
	In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 10 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://compucorps.org/techstore/ CompuCorps], [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.		In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 10 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://compucorps.org/techstore/ CompuCorps], [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.

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	Some computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.		Some computer vendors, such as [http://www.dell.com/ubuntu Dell], [https://system76.com/ System76] and others build new computers that come with Linux-based operating systems, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_%28operating_system%29 Ubuntu], pre-installed. In general these have to be ordered through web sales. Linux-based systems are better protected against malware, more stable and these days are easy to use.

	===Install a new operating system on your ~~Windows XP~~ hardware===		===Install a new operating system on your hardware===
	While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there are still some lightweight Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.		While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there are still some lightweight Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.

Ga627 at 20:01, 14 March 2022

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	This article is aimed at people still using Windows XP after ~~8 April 2014 when~~ all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.		This article is aimed at people still using an older version of Windows after all support for that operating system ended. It explains what the risks are and offers some solutions.

	==Background==		==Background==
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	Because Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.		Because Windows XP still has a substantial user base it remains a target for exploitation. Since the end of support in April 2014 malware writers and criminals have been targeting Windows XP users, knowing that any exploits will not be corrected. There have been numerous reports of wide-ranging vulnerabilities being exploited. All of this means that Windows XP is no longer safe to use and cannot be reliably secured.

			As of March 2022, the oldest version of Windows still receiving security updates is Windows 8.1. Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 are no longer supported.

	==Risks==		==Risks==

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Risks

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	==Risks==		==Risks==
	If you continue to use Windows XP there is a good chance that:		If you continue to use Windows after support has ended there is a good chance that:

	*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits		*you will have your computer compromised by malware, taking advantage of known, but unpatched, exploits

Ga627: Ga627 moved page Replacing Windows XP to Replacing Windows

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Ga627 moved page Replacing Windows XP to Replacing Windows

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Buy a used computer running Windows 10

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	If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].		If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].

	===Buy a used computer running Windows 10===		===Buy a used computer running Windows 8.1 or Windows 10===
	In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 10 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://compucorps.org/techstore/ CompuCorps], [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.		In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 10 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://compucorps.org/techstore/ CompuCorps], [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.

Xx176 at 20:38, 15 January 2020

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	If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].		If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].

	===Buy a used computer running Windows ~~7 or 8~~===		===Buy a used computer running Windows 10===
	In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows ~~7 or 8~~ are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.		In general computers that came with Windows XP will not run newer versions of Windows due to slow processors and lack of RAM. Used computers running Windows 10 are available at most used computer outlets, like [http://compucorps.org/techstore/ CompuCorps], [http://www.factorydirect.ca FactoryDirect.ca] in Ottawa for $100 and up.

	If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].		If you are using Windows then avoid using Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Use an alternative browser and install AdBlock+ to reduce risks. [[Using_Windows_safely#Don.27t_use_Internet_Explorer\|This article explains why and offers better alternatives]].

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Lubuntu: updated

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	Linux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.		Linux operating systems will generally meet the needs of most computer users, unless there are specific Windows programs or games that have no Linux equivalent or cannot be run through Wine or other similar solutions.

	==~~Lubuntu~~==		==Puppy Linux==
	[[File:~~Lubuntu 14.04 LTS English~~.png\|right\|thumb\|~~Lubuntu 14.04 LTS ''Live CD''~~ desktop]]		[[File:Puppy Linux Screenshot.png\|right\|thumb\|Puppy Linux desktop]]
	~~One recommended Linux operating system that is easy to install~~ and ~~has an interface~~ that ~~is similar to Windows is Lubuntu~~, ~~a lightweight version of the Ubuntu operating system~~.		Windows XP computers are now so old (the last ones were sold in about 2006), are 32-bit and have such limited RAM and CPUs by modern standards, that they will only run lightweight 32-bit Linux systems, such as Puppy Linux.

	Complete instructions on how to install it are at: [[~~Lubuntu~~]].		Complete instructions on how to install it are at: [[Puppy Linux]].

	==See also==		==See also==

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Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware: updated

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	===Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware===		===Install a new operating system on your Windows XP hardware===
	While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there ~~is a wide range of~~ Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.		While old hardware that came with Windows XP will not generally run newer Windows operating systems there are still some lightweight Linux-based operating systems that will run well on that hardware. The main advantages of Linux based systems are that they are well protected against malware, easy to install and learn and are generally available free of charge. That means if you already own a computer running Windows XP there are solutions that will cost nothing.

	Pretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office].		Pretty much all Linux-based systems will run [http://www.libreoffice.org/ LibreOffice], a free software office suite similar to Microsoft Office, that enables you to edit, create and save the usual Microsoft format documents, like .doc, .docx, xls and .ppt files. [https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Feature_Comparison:_LibreOffice_-_Microsoft_Office Here is a comparison of LibreOffice features versus Microsoft Office].

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External links: media

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	*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here’s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu		*[http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/02/four-reasons-why-windows-xp-users-should-switch-to-lubuntu-this-april Windows XP User? Here’s 4 Reasons to Switch to Lubuntu This April] By Joey-Elijah Sneddon, OMG Ubuntu
	*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World		*[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2107641/3-easy-linux-alternatives-for-windows-xp-refugees-who-dont-want-a-new-pc.html 3 easy Linux alternatives for Windows XP refugees who don't want a new PC] on PC World
	*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows]		*[https://www.howtogeek.com/392976/what-it-means-when-microsoft-stops-supporting-your-version-of-windows/ What It Means When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows] - on How-To-Geek

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