Who Still Uses XP?

[Tim Comer]

"They" say it's not worth upgrading to Windows 8 if you're a desktop user. So, I'm still using XP. Is Windows 7 a better choice for desktops? Or should I stick with XP?

 

[black92]

I have XP and WIN8. I find XP easier to navigate since it's a familiar setup, but WIN8 isn't so bad once you get used to it. I haven't upgraded to WIN8.1 yet, but I believe they brought the start button back, so it would be somewhat familiar.

If you are happy with what you have, I see no reason to upgrade.

 

[2KBlackGT]

I do on my home laptop, it had vista on it when i got it.

My work CPU has windows 7 on it.

 

[Jebadias]

I have had XP, Vista, 7 and 8. I like 7 best, 8 least. My dislike for 8 is the interface, I think as an OS it is good.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

the main thing with XP is no more updates/support from Microsoft meaning everyone else will drop it too shortly if they havent already so no more security patches or anything like that. If theres nothing on the computer that matters than I wouldnt worry about it until something comes along that just wont work on XP

 

[zak88lx]

I still use it at home, and we have a few PC's at work that still use it.
I will be moving to Windows 7 shortly though, as Microsoft support and updates for XP ends on April 8, 2014.

 

[thomas91169]

W8 is garnered towards touch screen devices where the standard mouse oriented desktop interface would be a hindrance to touch compatiblity.

While W8 does have a desktop mode, you are better off going with W7.

XP is lulz. 2002 wants their OS back.

 

[SNCBOOM]

the main thing with XP is no more updates/support from Microsoft meaning everyone else will drop it too shortly if they havent already so no more security patches or anything like that. If theres nothing on the computer that matters than I wouldnt worry about it until something comes along that just wont work on XP

I read that the other day. I still have vista on my desktop which works well for me but I really only browse the net.

 

[Mxfrench]

Win 8 sucksssssssssssssssssssssssss
can add video or sound cards they lock the bios xp or 7 far better

 

[20redfire03]

We still use it at work on most comptuers. I have told them that XP support is being dropped and their could be security risks but so far nothing has happened yet. At home Ive had XP, Vista, 7 and now 8.1. All worked great till the computer themselves crapped out.

 

[4601S/C]

Jumped from XP to W7 in 2010. I like W7 alot. I hear good things about W8.1. I probably won't jump ship from W7 until support expires for it though.

 

[ViciousJay]

Win 8 sucksssssssssssssssssssssssss
can add video or sound cards they lock the bios xp or 7 far better

 

[Kiohtee]

Windows 8.1 here. Hated it at first, love it now!

 

[w00t]

Kali!

:rockon:

 

[Sick03Vert]

Windows 7. I hate Windows 8 with a passion. XP was good for its time, but I'd go with 7 simply to be a bit more up to date.

 

[65fastback2+2]

win 8.1 at home...win 7 at work. they all work the same

 

[1QWK96GT]

Have windows 8.1 could not stand it at first with the app screen. I downloaded the "classic shell" which gives you the start button in the bottom left hand corner that we have all become accustomed to and all is well.

 

[wht93gted]

Win 8 sucksssssssssssssssssssssssss
can add video or sound cards they lock the bios xp or 7 far better

thats not windows, thats the computer OEM. It's also called secure boot, the BIOS is still completely available.

I use XP at home, 7 & 8 at work. I like 7 and 8, no real complaints towards either. Nothing I use is touch screen, the desktop mode of 8 works just fine. Takes about a week to learn all the little things, and I actually find it easier now.

TO each their own. Until my desktop at home craps out, I'll just leave XP on it.

 

[HYBRED]

Windows 7. I hate Windows 8 with a passion. XP was good for its time, but I'd go with 7 simply to be a bit more up to date.

This, I like 7. Played on 8 at Best Buy, I don't know why the hell they tried to reinvent the Apple.

 

[wht93gted]