Goodbye, Windows XP

I loved Windows XP. Outlook Express was my email until I got Microsoft Outlook. It did cause me a lot of problems, but I learned from those problems.  Every time I got a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) I researched why and learned more. It made me think. it also made me a smarter computer person. As time went on those BSOds were fewer and fewer.

Change happens.  Not just for operating systems, life is full of changes and we must adapt or we will be lost in this modern age of technology. Smart phones, tablets and other cool tech stuff is here to stay.

So even though you love Windows XP, it’s time to move on. Microsoft has a count down page you can view to see how much longer you can safely use Windows XP. If you can, get Windows 7. (My favorite Windows is Windows 7) But if you move to Windows 8.1, it’s a great system as well. I use both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Eventually it will be just Window8.1 or higher but for now it’s Windows 8.1.

Underneath the face of all versions, the basics are still the same.  Microsoft changes pathways, names, etc. to stuff, but it is the same for the most part although stuff looks different and some things get removed and more get added. Of course, the Modern UI is different and takes a bit of getting used to, but the Desktop mode is good old Windows with a new face.

The softies removed the old familiar Start menu, but once you get used to the new Start, it works great. (I have heard rumors the old one may come back in the next update.)

But the main reason we must say Goodbye to Windows XP is security. With all of the hackers out there just waiting for a chance to get into your computer and Microsoft no longer issuing security patches, Windows XP will be a chancy system. No longer safe for online banking or ordering stuff on line.

Of course if all you wan to do is read emails, watch cat videos or just surf, you might get away with using Windows XP. But when your online friends all desert you because your email is sending them tons of spam with malware attached, you may reconsider and get a newer version of Windows.