BEST REFURBISHED LAPTOP RETAILERS IN UK ?

[markjay]

I dont use the XP now it is just a back up and pictures . ..But like you i need to go upstream , and j go with the Windows 11, or buy a good internet security suite for this Windows 10 set up i am on now , i use FireFox now along with the Windows security

If the Windows XP is on your home network, then it's vulnerable. The only way to keep it safe is by 'air-gap', i.e. no network connection whatsoever, neither wired not wireless - any data in or out is done via off-line USB device or optical drive etc. Even so, there's a risk of ransomware payload infecting the Windows XP PC from the mass storage device, but that is a lower risk.

 

[optimusprime]

As i said it is not used , or on line . When i get the Windows 11 computer this Windows 10 will take the old XP computers place ..

 

[ALFAitalia]

Some of my old Diag software for ALFAs/BMW etc only works properly on W XP....which I why I have my dads old laptop with it on.....But I far prefer PCs than Laptops for most uses.....yes I'm old!!!

 

[Will]

Some of my old Diag software for ALFAs/BMW etc only works properly on W XP....which I why I have my dads old laptop with it on.....But I far prefer PCs than Laptops for most uses.....yes I'm old!!!

I think you can probably run a virtual machine nowadays to workaround this.