![]() ![]() Many of these machines are simply too slow and/or lack the requirements to run Windows 7. One thing I’ve noticed is the desire to keep their old computers around instead of trashing them as many computer snobs suggest. I communicate with a lot of users and rebuild a lot of older computers for folks. SEE: eXPired – The Last Windows XP Guide You’ll Ever Need If you are stuck on older hardware then I recommend either switching to a Linux distribution or learn to run your browsers and email in a sandbox (see below). If for some reason you still need or want it around I highly recommend using it as a Virtual Machine. ![]() For security reasons it is my opinion that it is time to ditch XP as a main OS. Windows XP has been retired by Microsoft on April 8th, 2014. – If you say it uses less resources then provide a concrete example (with stats), if you call it bloatware then show why, etc. You are free to recommend a FREE program but you must list exactly why you think it is better. There are also 2 companion articles: The Windows 7 Freeware Machine, and The Windows 8 Freeware Machine. This is not an exhaustive list of freeware programs but the result of the aforementioned research and installs blended with my own personal preference and opinion. I’ve done a lot of research and tried a lot of programs. It has been revised several times since I first published it thanks to feedback and suggestions from readers. This is the story of my attempt at making a 100% usable freeware Windows XP machine. ![]()
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