How do I keep Windows XP running forever?

How to keep using Windows XP forever and ever?

Use a day-to-day account.
Use a Virtual Machine.
Be cautious with what you install.
Install a dedicated antivirus.
Keep your software up to date.
Switch to a different browser and go offline.

How long will Windows XP last?

12 years
After 12 years, support for Windows XP will end on April 8, 2014. There will be no more security updates or Microsoft provided technical support for the Windows XP operating system.

What happens if I never activate Windows?

There will be a ‘Windows isn’t activated, Activate Windows now’ notification in Settings. You will not be able to change the wallpaper, accent colors, themes, lock screen, and so on. Anything related to Personalization will be grayed out or not accessible. Some apps and features will stop working.

Can you still license Windows XP?

Although the main supply is now gone, there are still a few venues for legitimate XP licenses. Except for whatever copies of Windows are still on store shelves or installed on computers sitting on store shelves, you can no longer buy Windows XP after today.

Why is Windows XP so bad?

While older versions of Windows going back to Windows 95 have had drivers for chipsets, what makes XP different is that it will actually fail to boot if you move a hard drive into a computer with a different motherboard. That’s right, XP is so fragile that it can’t even tolerate a different chipset.

Is Windows 7 still usable in 2021?

It appears the same can be said of Windows 7. According to StatCounter, around 16% of all current Windows PCs were running Windows 7 in July 2021. Some these devices are likely to be inactive, but that still leaves a significant amount of people using software that hasn’t been supported since January 2020.

Can I get Windows XP for free?

XP is not for free; unless you take the path of software pirating as you have. You will NOT get XP free from Microsoft. In fact you will not get XP in any form from Microsoft.