RIP Windows XP

is it poss get same format layout as windows98 was told it was but how....I know can get mac layout on windows again how
 
ChicagoBlue2 said:
If there's one thing I do not like about Windows 8, it is trying to fix an Internet connectivity problem-- it's complicated. I will stick with Windows XP, thank you, now that I have discovered that I will be all right using Bitdefender with my laptop, although mind you-- I shall have to wait and see what happens on the 9th.
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Just use Windows 7.
 
But yes upgrading to Windows 7 is the answer, question is: does it have enough memory to do so?
 
MangaReader said:
CAUTION!

That link makes you download Windows 7 automatically! Don't click that link! I had to hurry stop it from downloading. Jeez.
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All I got was advice on how to fix my PC to run Windows 7. Still trying to download it.
 
I meant that for anyone reading it. For you it's ok to download Windows 7 but I was afraid anyone reading that would get automatic download when we didn't want it. Just was warning others except you.

It freaked me out when I saw it downloading! I had to stop it quickly. Now running my virus program just in case.

I clicked on it because from what I understand, Windows 7 isn't free. You have to pay for it. I wanted to see if that was true but after doing a quick search, it isn't free, I think.
 
MangaReader said:
CAUTION!

That link makes you download Windows 7 automatically! Don't click that link! I had to hurry stop it from downloading. Jeez.
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Luckily, Chrome prevented auto-download until I confirm.
 
I may have missed it, but I don't think anyone has brought up cost. Windows 7 now goes for about $75. I have one backend computer using vista so I might upgrade, but the price may drop so I'll wait.

I started on an 8086 which came with DOS, this was before Windows 3.1 was available.

Ironically, today I'm playing dunnet which is a version of the Adventure based text games. It comes with GNU Emacs, a highly extensible editor, which I use for just about everything.
 
Never mind. I found the settings where it will ask first if I want to download. Thanks Foxrac for bringing that option up. Wasn't aware of that option.
 
MangaReader said:
Just to be sure I got this right? Settings> Downloads> Ask where to save each file before downloading? Check that box?
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No, need to find content settings box (click and scroll down to find Automatic Downloads section)
 
Foxrac said:
No, need to find content settings box (click and scroll down to find Automatic Downloads section)
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Found it! Mine was set at: Ask me when a site tries to download files automatically after the first file (recommended)

So I changed to: Do not allow any site to download multiple files automatically

Whew! Thanks!
 
Well right now I'm checking for latest updates on my laptop, and I want to see what it says before taking further action. It's still checking now. I'm at the Microsoft Update page currently
 
Microsoft has a good antivirus program for free that I use: MSE. Microsoft Security Essentials. Now I am looking into protecting myself from spyware and adware. Not sure which to use. Malwarebytes, Spybot S&D, HitmanPro, or Adw Cleaner. Has anyone used any of them?
 
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