I didn’t install the patch that causes the popup.
‘Buy a Mac’. First, I don’t need a 2nd mortgage on the house. :<(((( Second, the programs I’ve written to record all prime time TV on my video cards would be useless. Are there any video cards that plug into the Mac?????????????
Lastly, I’ve only been on XP for the last 3 or 4 years. Stayed on 98 for ever and ever. I’ve had to use a W7 machine now and then. My measure of useability is Explorer. Without a major investment of relearning Explorer I can’t get any useful information in less than 10 minutes of clicking around. I finally gave up and install FreeAgent on those W7 machines that I have to use. If I have to do a major relearn on Explorer I assume the same must be for W7 in general. But of course I know its not that bad but it is really upsetting when the new release of Windows this or that ~!@#@#%$&$^&*%^*&*$%^@%$^$. Why in the h___ change the user interface to one of the most fundamental programs
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Its XP for the next year or two at the least.........
Here are some links for “hardening” XP and minimizing your risk, until you can replace your computer.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41138
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/secure-windows-xp-after-end-of-support-april-2014
http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/securing-xp-pcs-after-microsoft-drops-support/
http://www.foxguardsolutions.com/resources/details/xp-mitigation-techniques