XP or Windows 7

cherrqell · #1 11-01-2011

Curious to know how many are still using XP over 7. Over the years I have become quite attached to XP, and can't seem to let it go. I feel that it is just as reliable, if not better than 7. I still run 7 Pro on a couple of my laptops, but my main 4 PC's are up with XP. Another reason I keep the XP is I have a couple of old workhorse HP3150 laserjets that only will work with XP, and there is no way in hell I'm gonna trash my beloved printers.

Your thoughts............

FandangoKango · #2 11-01-2011

Im using windows 7 because all my computers come with it. If I could I would use xp because its faster and doesn't have alot of crap.

rsot · #3 11-01-2011

I like XP - very user friendly - plus I hear 7 leaves a lot of traces of your presence...

GrannyT · #4 11-01-2011

I use XP but I have no knowledge of 7 - I would say I hated XP when I had to use it but now ............

FandangoKango · #5 11-01-2011

Back then windows xp was a problematic operating system. Now it's the most stable windows release. A few years from now windows vista and 7 will be the most stable.

BiN4RY · #6 11-01-2011

Windows XP is quite literally 10 years old as of now.

That's all I need to say.

jeffweico · #7 11-01-2011

Windows 7 has a smaller footprint and is more efficient than XP. I like it, conisdering it is a Windows OS.

Still prefer Linux, though.

unkown5454 · #8 11-02-2011

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Originally Posted by jeffweico

Still prefer Linux, though.

Perhaps you've heard the news about them planning to move to tablets, TVs and more?

yotano211 · #9 11-02-2011

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Originally Posted by FandangoKango

Back then windows xp was a problematic operating system. Now it's the most stable windows release. A few years from now windows vista and 7 will be the most stable.

Vista will never be stable or has beloved like XP is. You can still have XP for windows 7. Its called a virtual machine built into windows 7. Anyone who has 7 pro or higher can download a virtual copy of XP from Mr. Soft's (Microsoft's) website.

I use it to play some old games that wont play with 7. You will need to install all the drivers and other stuff but it works perfectly.

FandangoKango · #10 11-02-2011

You can get a virtual copy free full version from microsoft?

cardfelon · #11 11-02-2011

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Originally Posted by FandangoKango

You can get a virtual copy free full version from microsoft?

You didn't know that already???

Azeryama · #12 11-04-2011

Yeah, XP is a good OS, but Windows 7 is smoother if you have the right components to make it run smoothly.

Clones · #13 11-10-2011

I like windows 7, it has amazing and new features as compare with windows xp and other version of windows.

Gamefreak · #14 11-11-2011

XP, a lot of the programs I use have compatibility issues with 7. Although I have tri boot on all my pcs.

XP, 7 and hackintosh

rsot · #15 11-11-2011

Maybe a dumb q, but thinking of getting a new comp soon however the price goes up by 120 if I buy windows 7 with it - if I decide NOT to, is there a good way of getting win 7 for cheap-y? (Just looking for ideas, PM if necessary)

Gamefreak · #16 11-11-2011

download an untouched copy from the net and buy a legit key....

BiN4RY · #17 11-16-2011

A legit key costs just as much as the boxed copy. Those cheapy $30-$50 Ultimate keys are all from MSDN, which will be blocked by MS shortly.

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jbluntz · #18 11-16-2011

The free ones always worked for me even the ones sold on ebay always worked just as well as long as you don't run WGA.

Gman91189 · #19 11-16-2011

I hate vista its like in the middle of XP and windows 7 its horrible..personally I love windows 7 it has many features, simple ones at that, that just makes everything so efficient, don't get me wrong XP is good also but windows 7 is just more beautiful more user friendly not to mention it has a futuristic type of feel for it.....

Any one excited about windows 8?
Cause I'm not

jbluntz · #20 11-16-2011

Windows 7 ultimate makes for a good home o/s but for multiple VMwares I would think Xp pro would be more efficient do to it's smaller size, I use both.

yotano211 · #21 11-16-2011

When I was selling "bad" software I would buy full box sets for $22 each box. I think the codw keys went for 8-10 each.

Gman91189 · #22 11-16-2011

What would be the purpose of having a VMware?
Sorry little new on this I heard about it but I just can't wrap my finger around the purpose of it or how to integrate it with stealth...pros and cons... can u pm jbluntz??