As far as upgrading goes, almost any low-cost computer will work for you, and you can even find some with Windows 7, which is closer to an XP experience than Windows 8 or 8. For emailing, Web browsing, social media updating, casual gaming and basic computing tasks, you even might be better off with a tablet. You can copy the files to the new computer and keep the old computer around until you make sure everything made it over.
But the copying over process itself can be a headache. It can easily restore your backed up files to a new computer. As a result, technical assistance for Windows XP is no longer available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC.
If you already have Microsoft Security Essentials installed, you'll continue to receive antimalware signature updates for a limited time. However, please note that Microsoft Security Essentials or any other antivirus software will have limited effectiveness on PCs that do not have the latest security updates.
If you continue to use Windows XP now that support has ended, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Internet Explorer 8 is also no longer supported, so if your Windows XP PC is connected to the Internet and you use Internet Explorer 8 to surf the web, you might be exposing your PC to additional threats.
Also, as more software and hardware manufacturers continue to optimize for more recent versions of Windows, you can expect to encounter more apps and devices that do not work with Windows XP. What does it mean if my version of Windows is no longer supported? Which version of Windows am I running? Very few older computers are able to run Windows 10, which is the latest version of Windows. We recommend that you check out the Windows 10 specifications page to find out if your PC meets the system requirements for Windows For more detailed information, read the FAQ.
If your current PC can't run Windows 10, it might be time to consider shopping for a new one. Be sure to explore our great selection of new PCs.
Best of all, uninstall all versions of Java completely, and see if you can manage without it. If not, you can always install the latest version when you need it. Java has nothing to do with the browser scripting language, JavaScript.
The fewer programs you have, the fewer things there are to attack. Many people update their browsers and desktop software, but completely forget about updating their browser plug-ins.
This is dangerous because Flash, Java and similar plugins are in the front line. You should therefore visit Mozilla's Check Your Plugins page. This also provides trusted links to the newer versions that need to be installed. Qualys also offers a browser-checking site. The option to "Scan without installing plugin" is quick but not as thorough as the plugin version.
Again, uninstall any plugins you don't need. This will make your browser slightly more secure, and it will probably run faster. Note that Microsoft has also stopped supporting Office , and this is now vulnerable software. If possible, upgrade to a more recent version. If you aren't willing to pay the very reasonable price, you can use the free but less powerful online Office web apps that are part of Microsoft's free OneDrive cloud storage.
If you only need to read or create relatively simple documents, the free and open source LibreOffice may be a viable alternative. If there's a program you can't either update or replace, you can run it in a protected sandbox by using another free program called Sandboxie. You could also use it to protect your browser or social networking programs.
If you are still going to use Windows XP, you should also beef up your anti-malware software. While Microsoft will keep updating Microsoft Security Essentials, you should either replace that with something stronger or add extra protection by using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. If you are willing to pay for an anti-virus suite, Kaspersky Internet Security and Bitdefender Total Security are worth a look.
If you're not buying a suite, it's also worth replacing Windows XP's firewall. Again, Tech Support Alert has a useful guide to the main options.
There will be an annoying period where you have to tell it which things are safe, but extreme suspicion is justified in an unsupported operating system. They also help to protect you from phishing attacks and clickjacking. However, Web of Trust is a community-based substitute.
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