After 13 years η Microsoft stops their support Windows XP, as in Patch Tuesday of April 8 will be made available by the company latest update security for the popular operating system.
Until February almost 30% of Windows users still uses XP, 47,5% Windows 7, and 11% Windows 8 and 8.1.
Who is best option to upgrade? Windows 7 or Windows 8?
You should first consider if your PC complies with the requirements in terms of it system requirements for 2 versions.
From 233MHz CPU, 64 MB RAMAnd 1,5 GB available of the hard disk space we had for Windows XP, we switch to 1 GHz CPU, 1GB RAM or 2GB (for 32-bit and 64-bit respectively) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Also, we must not overlook the fact that these two versions require 16 to 20 GB of free space on the hard drive. You will also need a graphics subsystem with at least 128MB memories to enjoy their graphical environment.
But what if your PC is not compatible with these versions? Or if you are used to him way operation of Windows XP and you don't want to change them, because you use programs that are not compatible (although rare) with the above mentioned versions of Windows?
Below we provide some basic tips if you want to keep using Windows XP, though we do not recommend it, since the computeryour will be vulnerable in threats that will occur and may not be addressed simply by antimalware programs.
First of all, you need one reliable program security which will continue to work in Windows XP and be regularly updated.
The same applies to him Internet browser that you intend to use, and generally for all third-party software running on your computer. Uninstall any programs you do not use and try to work only with what they are less vulnerable in electronic dangers and attacks.
End, the router that you are using, whether wired or wireless, should have a properly configured one firewall. And do not forget to avoid to connect to unknown and public Wi-Fi networks.
Source: e-pcmag.gr
