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Windows Vista remains functional even after six months without official support.

Windows Vista remains functional even after six months without official support.

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Skotcher
Member
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06-19-2016, 07:12 PM
#1
Hey there, I'm curious about installing Vista on some of your devices. It's been a while since you had a working system, and you're thinking about bringing back that childhood experience. Just wanted to check if it's still possible—remember the thread I started six months ago? Wiping the SSD with Vista is a good start, but I'm not sure about the current compatibility. Let me know if you want more details!
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Skotcher
06-19-2016, 07:12 PM #1

Hey there, I'm curious about installing Vista on some of your devices. It's been a while since you had a working system, and you're thinking about bringing back that childhood experience. Just wanted to check if it's still possible—remember the thread I started six months ago? Wiping the SSD with Vista is a good start, but I'm not sure about the current compatibility. Let me know if you want more details!

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Dylani920
Junior Member
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07-05-2016, 08:54 PM
#2
If you wish for your PC to act like my second one, I won’t stop you. It’s fun to experiment, but keep it casual—avoid using Windows PCs as your main system 100% of the time. These systems are really vulnerable to various attacks from JDPs to rooted devices.
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Dylani920
07-05-2016, 08:54 PM #2

If you wish for your PC to act like my second one, I won’t stop you. It’s fun to experiment, but keep it casual—avoid using Windows PCs as your main system 100% of the time. These systems are really vulnerable to various attacks from JDPs to rooted devices.

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CaptainChunk
Junior Member
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07-06-2016, 05:23 AM
#3
You can, I’d just steer clear of using it online and keep the latest anti-malware software available.
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CaptainChunk
07-06-2016, 05:23 AM #3

You can, I’d just steer clear of using it online and keep the latest anti-malware software available.

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koinnzu7435
Junior Member
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07-06-2016, 09:26 AM
#4
It works fine. Is it secure? Probably not. Limit it to non-sensitive topics. Still, proceed with caution.
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koinnzu7435
07-06-2016, 09:26 AM #4

It works fine. Is it secure? Probably not. Limit it to non-sensitive topics. Still, proceed with caution.

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Flaggemus
Junior Member
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07-06-2016, 08:03 PM
#5
Vista was never functional!
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Flaggemus
07-06-2016, 08:03 PM #5

Vista was never functional!

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YoloGeek22
Member
152
07-08-2016, 02:25 PM
#6
It was always this way... with SP2.
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YoloGeek22
07-08-2016, 02:25 PM #6

It was always this way... with SP2.

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kdawgman863
Member
63
07-28-2016, 11:25 AM
#7
I've worked with Windows systems long-term, used the internet heavily, and never faced issues. Six months without updates seem fine to me. I believe problems only arise if you follow smart browsing practices—avoid opening suspicious emails or links, steer clear of unusual websites, and don’t download files from untrusted sources. Microsoft’s security patches are meant to protect against specific vulnerabilities, but they won’t safeguard a system if you’re careless online. If you maintain safe habits, those updates probably won’t matter much.
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kdawgman863
07-28-2016, 11:25 AM #7

I've worked with Windows systems long-term, used the internet heavily, and never faced issues. Six months without updates seem fine to me. I believe problems only arise if you follow smart browsing practices—avoid opening suspicious emails or links, steer clear of unusual websites, and don’t download files from untrusted sources. Microsoft’s security patches are meant to protect against specific vulnerabilities, but they won’t safeguard a system if you’re careless online. If you maintain safe habits, those updates probably won’t matter much.

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JRiley
Member
114
07-28-2016, 11:46 AM
#8
It's not about the end of life. Using it is still foolish regardless of any reasons people provide, especially when it involves a network or internet connection. That's enough. The conclusion.
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JRiley
07-28-2016, 11:46 AM #8

It's not about the end of life. Using it is still foolish regardless of any reasons people provide, especially when it involves a network or internet connection. That's enough. The conclusion.

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Wqmb
Member
137
07-28-2016, 05:45 PM
#9
EOL doesn't imply it's unsafe. That's a misleading connection you've made. What kind of issues have you encountered with older Windows versions? I've noticed more complications from upgrading rather than maintaining them.
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Wqmb
07-28-2016, 05:45 PM #9

EOL doesn't imply it's unsafe. That's a misleading connection you've made. What kind of issues have you encountered with older Windows versions? I've noticed more complications from upgrading rather than maintaining them.

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Splax67
Member
190
07-29-2016, 01:29 AM
#10
After more than twenty years in corporate IT, I don't believe that's a good thing.
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Splax67
07-29-2016, 01:29 AM #10

After more than twenty years in corporate IT, I don't believe that's a good thing.

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