How can I keep Windows XP secure after Microsoft end update next month?

Question

I'm happy with Windows XP 64 bit and have used it for years without any issue and I have no reason to upgrade it. I tried Windows 7 and 8 and they are blurry on my screen regardless of any tweak and also it's more complicated to use than Windows XP.

How can I keep XP secured after they disable update?

Answer 1

First use the Mozilla browser.There are many add ons that protect your browser and everything

else.You can learn how to set the options up.Also get Browser protect,then try an anti virus.

I use the free Malwarebtyes.Read up on the security add ons Mozilla has.

Answer 2

Good news! You can still get security updates for Windows XP Pro x64 because while officially, Microsoft doesn't still support it (ended April 8, 2014), they still support Windows Server 2003 x64 (same codebase of XP Pro x64) until July 14, 2015. WSUS offline updater lets you get updates from Microsoft's servers. There's a category that shows "Windows XP/Server 2003 x64 editions". You can get all the updates and then run it's instaler to install the batch on your XP x64 setup. You can still enjoy the best things of XP for a little longer and get security updates!



WSUS Updater you can get here: http://www.wsusoffline.net/docs/

Answer 3

The only 100% effective solution is don't go on the Internet with XP.



Look into a 'dual boot' arrangement, with some flavor of Linux for those on-line tasks.

I recommend Ubuntu for folks with limited know-how about other operating systems, and don't have the time or inclination to learn an entire operating system.

It's point and click; can be arranged to resemble Windows pretty closely; and the time you save not having to update, scan, download fixes, re-update, re-scan repeatedly can be used to explore this dandy, free, and flexible operating system.

See how easy it is: http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installing



There are other flavors, and set ups, but this installs in about an hour ready to go to the 'Net. Experiment with others as you have time.

Answer 4

Avoid downloads unless you trust the site explicitly. Don't open any email if you do not recognise the user. I also prefer XP and will have the same problem. I also have a second computer using Windows8.

Answer 5

That's funny. Did you think it was secure before? You certainly do not know how vulnerable that operating system is. Use multiple anti virus programs. I recommend Kaspersky and Malwarebytes. But to be brutally honest those will not protect you from all malicious code. It's not to difficult to get around AV, then eliminate it.

Answer 6

i agree with DUNBARPUPPY. Use a second computer for your internet needs.