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Securing Windows XP

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Ubermonkeyfish
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03-06-2016, 12:21 AM
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Hello. You need to keep using Windows XP for some classic games, but it’s no longer supported and lacks security updates. To protect it, you should apply the latest available updates as soon as possible after activation. For antivirus protection, AVG isn’t ideal due to performance, so BitDefender Free might be a better choice.
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Ubermonkeyfish
03-06-2016, 12:21 AM #1

Hello. You need to keep using Windows XP for some classic games, but it’s no longer supported and lacks security updates. To protect it, you should apply the latest available updates as soon as possible after activation. For antivirus protection, AVG isn’t ideal due to performance, so BitDefender Free might be a better choice.

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_DORTE_
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03-06-2016, 10:12 AM
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If you are using it only for games and such and if you don't have any fb or such passwords saved in there I wouldn't worry too much
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_DORTE_
03-06-2016, 10:12 AM #2

If you are using it only for games and such and if you don't have any fb or such passwords saved in there I wouldn't worry too much

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Lukapop04
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03-11-2016, 09:33 PM
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Avast alert... MalwareBytes report... ZoneAlarm firewall in place to hide your ports.
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Lukapop04
03-11-2016, 09:33 PM #3

Avast alert... MalwareBytes report... ZoneAlarm firewall in place to hide your ports.

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Fluffycakes123
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03-12-2016, 01:15 AM
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It’s not recommended to enable compatibility mode for XP SP3 on Windows 7 or 8 because it can cause conflicts and instability.
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Fluffycakes123
03-12-2016, 01:15 AM #4

It’s not recommended to enable compatibility mode for XP SP3 on Windows 7 or 8 because it can cause conflicts and instability.

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mistercraft77
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03-12-2016, 02:23 AM
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It doesn't function properly.
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mistercraft77
03-12-2016, 02:23 AM #5

It doesn't function properly.

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_Arctos_
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03-12-2016, 03:39 AM
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They attempt to push a paid solution while malwarebytes free serves as a basic scanner. Real-time defense isn't provided. Third-party firewalls aren't recommended for me.
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_Arctos_
03-12-2016, 03:39 AM #6

They attempt to push a paid solution while malwarebytes free serves as a basic scanner. Real-time defense isn't provided. Third-party firewalls aren't recommended for me.

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Mouton_Razer
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03-12-2016, 10:45 AM
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Execute XP inside a virtual machine? This restricts its internet access. (Or simply skip connecting the Ethernet cable)
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Mouton_Razer
03-12-2016, 10:45 AM #7

Execute XP inside a virtual machine? This restricts its internet access. (Or simply skip connecting the Ethernet cable)

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MlleGlu
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03-14-2016, 01:41 AM
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Enjoy without any safeguards
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MlleGlu
03-14-2016, 01:41 AM #8

Enjoy without any safeguards

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iKegreenS_
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03-14-2016, 04:35 AM
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The system also failed. It won't start.
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iKegreenS_
03-14-2016, 04:35 AM #9

The system also failed. It won't start.

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