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By *encarol OP Couple
over a year ago

Tyneside

Whats all this about no more computer protection if you have got Window Windows xp , windows home edition ??

Any one know how to down load new protection system ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are you talking about anti virus?

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By *encarol OP Couple
over a year ago

Tyneside

Just been on news and flashes up on my computer now , that from tonight windows will no longer protect computer systems

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No need to panic!

It simply means that Microsoft are no longer supporting the XP operating system, and there will no longer be any updates or security patches issued.

Your computer will not blow up

and will continue to work same as before.

Make sure that you have up-to-date anti-virus protection though (the 'free online versions are sufficient for home use)

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By *he Happy ManMan
over a year ago

Merseyside

"Whats all this about no more computer protection if you have got Window Windows xp , windows home edition ??

Any one know how to down load new protection system ?? "

XP is very old now. Microsoft are stopping supporting it. That means if any hackers find a new way to hack XP Microsoft will not put an update out to fix it. Install windows 8 then install classic shell so you can make it look like windows XP.

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By *he Happy ManMan
over a year ago

Merseyside

Even if you have antivirus and spyware software installed you will not be fully protected. It's time to get rid of your windows XP. You don't need to buy a new PC just buy a copy of windows 8.1.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

windows 7 is much less fuss I find. Hope it doesnt go out of fashion at least

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd rather eat my own head than install windows 8, it's awful! Thankfully I have windows 7 which will be supported for at least as long as my laptop survives.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buy a Mac!

Windows is awful full stop!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Once you've tried Mac - there's no going back..!!!

So glad that I switched some years ago...

Yes, Macs are expensive - but as a system they far outlast anything running Windows and just keep going...

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By *encarol OP Couple
over a year ago

Tyneside

Thank you for all the advice , will get it sorted , thank you again xxxxxx

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