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I'm using Windows 10, HoloISO, and Windows 7 as my main desktop the Linux will be for Steam games Windows 10 is the LAST Operating System I will ever use don't upgrade to Windows 11 unless you want your data sold to third party.
Good make a private network whit out the internet at home...and have fun using programs and games...also do some work in windows office...use a old printer that uses old drives and a old antivirus version that works in win xp...that way you can protect and use .. from others computers in your home network whit other operating sys remember don't use your xp computer and connected to the Internet use one that is updated whit other operating sys and antivirus , win 7, win 8 or win 10 that will keep your xp computer save and you will be available to shear programs ,old games, data and office work whit your old win xp computer whit out connecting it to the internet
Windows XP will always have a special place in my heart. My most favorite OS to this day! Even tho it's outdated and has less features something about it still wants me to use it.
The first PC I bought new was running XP, I got it from a hire purchase thus overpaid, stupidly I bought another from the same place after it wwas paid off, only to find it was the same specs running win 7 that slowed things down. I have 2 XP laptops I keep for running old games on, at least one reason to keep those old systems, even if useless today for internet there is value in using for retro gaming
@@jasonmullinder me too i bought windows 10 pro versions her edition microsoft its pretty cool anything thats was old windows and new windows microsoft i just used reinstalled windows 10 pro i bought to my laptop NEC this i there designed windows 7 actually my new its laptop i bought Windows 10 PRO Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Home Premium i should hardware windows 11 saw
I'm with u on that. I even run a Windows XP group. I've found XP has a few versions. Even version to program cars, cellphones etc. XP ce, XP Automotive, & more. I even bought XP stickers, blanket, t-shirt etc
this might sound stupid but a lot of government institutions still have computers with windows xp because the software they use is really old / not supported anymore and don't work on newer editions of windows data is expensive!
Just because a virus isn't written for XP doesn't mean it won't run on XP. If the exploit in use also exists on XP and the virus program doesn't attempt to do anything exclusive to newer versions of windows, the virus could still infect an XP machine - and XP is no longer receiving updates to fix these exploits.
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That is an excellent point you make. Hopefully business still using Windows XP have a decent firewall in place. My local art supply store runs Windows XP on their cash registers
There also is (in French and English versions) an unofficial SP4 that I've tested in a VM that installs every update made from SP3 release until April 2014 when XP went abandonware. That's pretty much needed imo
Actually windows 95 was my first system, even had Windows Me for allot of years. Yes I am that old. I still have an XP just for a older Epson scanner printer. Only because it will scan negatives. I do allot of things like that. My favorite system is actual the one people hate and its vista. I do allot with photographs and the older programs work great for me. I am typing this one a windows 7 my second favorite system. Yes I am using that many systems since being retired this all I can do now. When it comes to Windows 10 in which my wife has and I hate it. will never buy one. Way to slow for me.
I still have Windows XP 64 but set up on my first computer build. I now have Intel i7 3rd gen running it . Just use it for old games and stuff. Works good.
That's interesting! Windows XP 64 isn't as common as the 32-bit version. Have you run into any compatibility issues running it on such a modern processor?
The funny thing is that with those measures and practices an XP machine is probably more secure than the average user's Win 10 machine with the latest updates.
Set up your applications the way that you want them, then install deep freeze. Once deep freeze is install and set up, then you can just save any important documents such as office, music, etc. to remove all media such as flash drive or external hard drive. Another suggestion is run your windows XP in a virtual machine and keep a snapshot of the ready
Useful video! I'm wondering if you can make a series like this for other Windows versions like Windows 7 or 98 or ME. Would definitely be helpful especially for protecting those OS's and correctly installing them
Windows 7 is generally still fine to use if, and only if, you use an updated browser (ex. Edge). There are ways to get extended service patches up to 2022 though, but it takes a bit of effort to do so. Antivirus + up to date browser + common sense is a valid substitute (for now). I still use Windows 7 daily on my Latitude E6410 for school, though I have 2FA turned on with all accounts on that laptop, and I don't login to accounts that I don't have 2FA for.
Kerio Personal Firewall was a vital tool I used back in the day with my XP machines. It allowed me to control which programs were allowed to talk to the internet or accept incoming connections, separately. It also had an advanced mode that allowed to control which programs can launch which other programs.
I would really love to keep using XP, but with 3rd party software makers no longer making their updated software compatible with XP, I am forced to upgrade. I went to Windows 7 after a new game could not run on XP. Firefox and Chrome stopped their updates, meaning that more recent web sites might have issues displaying properly. Many more software no longer run on XP, which limits the usefulness of the OS.
On the other hand, many programs won't run on modern versions of Windows. I have a Windows XP computer that I use to play games like Lego Loco or Pinball. One of the many reasons my main PC runs Windows 7 is because I have a lot of old games, like PvZ and Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 that probably won't run on Windows 10.
I miss Windows xp. That was my first operating system back in like 2010 when I was like 4 years old. It worked great for what I used it for. At the time I didn’t have internet in mine.
A recommendation I have is to turn off internet connection whenever you're not using it. When you're offline, malicious software can only be installed with flash drives, CDs or similar things, but being careful with those should be easy.
That's a great point about disconnecting from the internet for extra security. Disabling Autorun can also help prevent malware from automatically running from external drives. But wouldn't malware creators eventually find ways to exploit other vulnerabilities besides the internet connection? Have you seen any recommendations on other offline security measures for Windows XP?
even tho i was using XP in my childhood for like 2 months when i was a young kid it still has a special place in my heart, it is simple, defined an era it has something that makes me want to use it again it is, *nostalgia*
I don't recommend using XP for advanced software. They require the latest versions and are not even supported by XP. It's only worth it if you only use your computer for simple things.
Nice video! I wonder if disabling the internet access but retaining the LAN is a more secure way than worrying about AV & firewall robustness. I guess it all comes down to what you want to use the machine for. In my case I'd want to use it as a time capsule; so with all the old unpatched productivity software and games of that period. That way a LAN where I can access shares but nothing else might be the most secure way and still allow me to easily pull files from the web. One thing you didn't mention is if imaging the drive (with something like Macrium) is possible? That would be worth doing.
If you airgap the network correctly, there's no harm in leaving it plugged in. I'd even go as far as to make sure none of the other nodes connect to the internet at all, or if they can - make damn sure they're secure. Disabling internet connectivity within the OS will do precisely nothing to mitigate the abundance of security holes that exist within the operating system itself. The only real way to keep it safe is to make sure that whatever network it touches doesn't go anywhere near the internet. Firewalled or otherwise.
Só, why don't simply use VMware or virtual box ? It creates virtual machines in your OS in which you can run all systems, including windows XP, windows 98, etc. I use it, and I can run everything from that time on a very fast computer. 🎉🎉❤
XP security is not particularly a problem for experienced users. The BIG problem (you didn't mention) is almost all new software now tests for operating system type and immediately comes up with "wrong windows version" if you try to install it on XP, even if the software will work fine. A system hack is required to change the XP to windows 7 in the test so software will install. This still can present problems with software that actually will fail under XP.
Who running Windows XP is expecting modern software to run on it? You make a great point, I've just not heard it before. I thought it was generally excepted that Windows XP has a finite software library
@@adventuresinnostalgia There are hundreds, if not thousands, of people writing new software applications, most of which do not require the later windows interface. You don't expect your car or refrigerator to suddenly not be usable due to politics so why your computer, which may do all you want as is, should become useless without buying more copies of windows.
Just made a virtual XP last night ... simply for nostalgia... now found this today. So much great info! Thanks so much for this and your weblink with the downloads. I luckily still have my copy of an XP Pro iso and Office 2003. Don't know if I'll use it, but fun to have.... oh and I'll of course put my zune theme back on it. mmmm the good ole days.
Excellent video...I think another layer of security is to run XP in VirtualBox. Even if the host is XP, a 'guest' XP system would be more secure. For that to happen, of course, you'd need at least 1GB RAM
If you really want to run XP on modern hardware, a potential strategy could be to install a lightweight Linux distro to be the host, install Virtualbox, and setup an XP virtual machine, then have it run when the desktop environment starts. It might limit the resources you can use with your computer, however.
I'm still using XP and it works nicely! in fact, I'm typing this comment on my XP machine! I seem to be using my XP machine more than any of my other computers too... :)
I am still running windows xp in 2024.... I am successfully on the internet and very happy with my daily experience.... You would be surprised at how smooth everything works. I have had to find a lot of work around through the years but it's worth it!
If you do have an old PC that doesn't have the requirements to run Windows 10 then your better off installing a lightweight version of Linux. I think Ubuntu has a light version. This will allow you to run updated software and you will have decent security. And it's far less hassle then installing tons of different software and yet still praying that something hasn't crawled into your system some how. Although some people have there reasons to continue using windows XP whether that be nostalgia or a business or something.
One may remain connected to the LAN, but then configure your WAN router to block the MAC-Address of the Computer running XP thus preventing Internet access.
I have double windows installed on my pc. XP and Windows 7. And I do have three Windows XP disk and one Windows 7. I can install a fresh install in the event that any Windows goes bad. XP still my favorite. I recently started to familiarize myself with Windows 7. Will move to Windows 10 in maybe 5 years.
@@adventuresinnostalgia I download windows 10 to see if it was good. To my surprise, it was good. People say it's free. But, it isn't After installing it, a few days later it started to ask me to register. I will buy the disk when I get ready to install it for keeps. I usually install double windows on my pc in the event that one goes bad, I have the other one while I repair the bad one.
You've shown me some handy tweaks I'd never considered before, this'll be the first time I've touched DEP. The unofficial service packs still interest me though, because I'm seeking means of making XP not only secure to modern standards but also functional for modern uses, there are patched drivers by a Daniel_K that allow USB3 to work properly for instance. I want to learn just how modernly compatible Windows XP can possibly be made to become, because I love that old environment.
@@edwarddurkin6635 Those are a good option if you truly love the look of the thing, but only use it as a bootloader for your web browser (which is most people). I happen to love playing some old games which just don't run right on anything newer than XP, so I'll be getting some old hardware together for a retro gaming rig that runs XP. Needless to say networking of any kind is off the table 🤣
You could install Linux Mint XFCE with a Windows XP skin. Uses the same amount of Ram and cpu as XP. More software these days support Linux mint more than windows xp. Also Linux is more secure than Windows 10 or XP.
I use Linux, but anyone that enjoys the games that were created during the XP era, linux wont do, I still have an XP just for those games, and NO they do not run under 10, and I still like XP and its interface. I use Linux for all my internet usages like banking etc..
@@LG1ikLx Mac OS is not built on top of Linux. I believe that you're confusing Linux with UNIX; macOS is a UNIX-compliant operating system, but Linux is a UNIX clone. Linux does not share any code with the UNIX kernel.
@@michaelperugini4199 Are you sure about that? Wine has handled most of my old XP stuff way better than any recent Windows in my experience. Most games that would require a compatibility layer or emulators just straight up work on Linux.
For an XP browser security is only the starting point, the last 10 years of browser code changes is probably not supported. You end up with pages who's scripting, etc fails or is formatted in an unreadable way because things the software behind the page is is trying to do is unsupported.
you want xp to make a comeback? 1) learn to code 2) fix the security issues yourself, or become part of the reactOS project. optional 3) write up to date software with ui that fits the era.
I would also suggest setting up a Untangle firewall, (will have to use a separate physical system with two nics) they have a free version but its a great protection method, specially being able to deploy GEO IP blocking
I still use XP Pro SP3 , never used antivirus. Many bank cashpoint machines use it. Something I didn't see in the video was getting native OS TLSv1.2 functionality so that Outlook Express 6.0 and various other mainstream browsers continue to work. It's a bit fiddly to do with the registy but it's worth the effort
@@danatmonst3594 in the years since microsoft stopped updating XP, the majority of websites one by one stopped serving TLSv1.0 and lesser encryption such as SSLv3 which XP SP3 uses. These websites now serve TLSv1.2 and TLSv1.3 instead which normal XP can't access. Because many cashpoint ATMs still use XP, support was needed for TLS v1.1 and v1.2 and micrsoft then issued a manual update through its KB process. The manual update process is published around the net and involves manually adding some registry keys and a DLL file or something. When a site delivers content via SSL3 / TLSv1.0 (for compatibility to unmodified XP) a message appears saying "insecure".
Very bad idea to use it as your main. Simply installing programs and using modern registry hacks doesn't make it any more secure than the modern Windows. If XP was secure by simply installing programs and tweaking things, Microsoft wouldn't keep making new versions of Windows and publish updates.
Im using XP Home in 2021 in a VM heres what i use: Windows XP Home Edition SP4 4GB DDR3 1600Mhz 80GB SATA 1GB VRAM for VMware Tools Pale Moon Browser Avast
WIndows XP is light as a Linux.. I love to have it but they don't support directx 10,11,12. Windows 10 is so buggy and slow even on a high end machine. While Linux(Ubuntu,Manjaro,Pop! OS) is just as good as the Windows XP, Software support are not there yet as they are no Adobe and Microsoft Office are compatible with Linux and alot of game have to be converted using WIne and out of 70 steam games I owned, 15 of them are Linux Native.
i use an old favorite studio recording software by Cake that has always run flawlessly on XP. Never a blip or burp, so that XP computer sits dedicated to Cake and nothing else. It's never online. I save online work for my modern, supported operating systems as suggested in this video. Thanks for the vindication for continuing to use XP...!
I've heard great things about Cake. Never used it personally, but a friend swore by a version of it for Windows 98. That, and burning CDs at 1x speed for better sound quality
I know machine for tools that have Windows XP or Windows 7. Windows starts first, then the CNC system is started and takes over full screen. Fortunately, Windows runs in a restricted user account, Windows settings are not saved. Programs cannot be installed. To change something you have to call the service. An update to a newer operating system is not possible for the user. If something goes wrong, service has to come. Then the hard drive is formatted or replaced. Then a new image is copied. Then you start again from the beginning, but the CNC files (text files) are gone.
DEP is a really problematic feature for me. Even after excluding them, there still are applications that don't behave the same way as when DEP is at it's default setting. Edit: I just remembered that there is this weird Chinese browser called "Extreme Chrome 360" or "Extreme Explorer 360" that's apparently based on Chromium 78 of something and that's it natively runs on XP and Vista. Given that it's Chinese, it's most definitely spying on you, but there is a Russian repack of it that claims to have gotten rid of the data collection, it's on the last software compatible with Vista list on MSFN.
We used XP until Chrome could no longer access web sites. So in 2022 we upgraded our 2008 Dell Computers adding 2g of ram so we had 4g to work with. Loaded Windows 10 and it's been running perfectly. My all time favorites are Windows 98 - XP - 7 - and now 10 all have been excellent performers. I am using Windows 11 at home and that works really well too.
That's interesting! Upgrading to Windows 10 sounds like it gave your 2008 Dells a new lease on life. Did you find it easy to upgrade the RAM and install the new OS yourself?
@@adventuresinnostalgia Yes was pretty easy. We had to find Ram Cards that worked with our mother board. In our case we had two slots and I think is was DDM4 type ram. So we could only find max out at 2 Gigs per card giving us 4 gigs of ram. The windows 10 operating system requires a minimum of 2 gigs so that allowed a the rest to run our programs. Right now we are sitting at about 75% memory usage doing regular work. We have been going along fine since then but when the time comes for windows 11 we will need new hardware as the units are maxed out and 11 requires a different chip operation.
I really appreciate this feedback. Was there any particular part where you felt lost or felt like the step-by-step wasn't being given? I know I do reference some other videos, so those parts make more sense if you watched the videos in series.
Don't keep any antivirus installed on xp as they always run and just extra drag on the cpu and slows down the computer.Instead periodically install it and run it to look for virus and when it finishes the search,delete virus or if no virus,just close it and uninstall it.What people really need is pc cleaner because just youtube puts about 2-300 mb of trackers on every computer,EVERY DAY and if don't regularly get rid of them,they accumulate into gigabites and you won't know why your pc is so slow.
I think that sometimes nostalgia clouds our judgement, and that is the case with XP. I used it for many years, and although I love the simplicity of the UI, it was also a security disaster from day 1. And let's not forget that some sites simply won't work with XP nowadays; I know, I've tried it. XP was a decent o/s for it's time, but it's time to bid it a fond farewell.
A shame Microsoft can't release a new verison of Windows XP. Call it Windows XP 2.0 or something like that. I love Windows XP, Vista, and 7. I still use Windows XP on my Dell XPS 410. Infact, I dualboot Windows XP, and 7 on my Dell. Anybody dualboot on their computers? The last time I had to reinstall XP on my Dell computer was back in 2013. By the way, some commenter mentioned the Baidu browser for Windows XP. I want to thank that commenter. I never heard of that browser. So i gave it a try and works. And thanks for the video!
All of y’all think you’re going to be hacked by simply connecting to the internet on XP. It’s nowhere near as bad as it used to be, hackers have no incentive to target XP anymore. The userbase online is less than 1%. That title now belongs to Windows 7. I use my XP machine online all the time without issue. Mypal helps.
I have always questioned myself, why would anyone want to opt for an older OS, i know most answers would be because of older hardware or nostalgia. But there could be another valid reasoning behind this method, no?
Performance is another reason. Take a Jukebox for example, it has a specific function. The underlying operating system could be Windows XP because it has less overhead than Windows 11.
You can tell this comment is not from the future because TH-cam won't exist in 2060. The platform has maybe 10 years left. It just depends on when we as a people value our privacy more than our device
Easier said than done. However since the source for xp has been leaked and verified to compile. We may have other opportunities that were not avaliable in the past. As a thought that might appeal to some retro fans might be to create a sort of windows 98 from the xp source including elements from another open source microsoft research project called singlarity which has elements very similar to the qubes os this could mitigate rhe need of some of the direcrion xp took in the final product idea while making an inherently more secure os. Just an idea tho.. Where the nature of having the source codes to the original ideas may produce something completely different but what the original ideas should have been to start with.
I am using XP for some ancient software I can't live without. My solution is to never go on the Internet and have XP on a virtual machine installed. All new software is downloaded and virus checked by the hosting operating system. This method has several benefits. I can use it on any system and can hop it over to another system without changes. A compromised system can be recovered. I don't need a firewall or an antivirus. I can work on two systems on the same hardware in the same moment. I can use Outlook Express, if I really need to, by using a special network connection on a Linux firewall, which allows only email traffic. I can continue to use old software without the back-draws of compatibility or license issues. On modern computers there is no speed loss compared to the original XP hardware systems.
I've always been in favor of backwards compatibility. I'm sure there are some features of modern apps that simply won't work on XP systems, but it doesn't seem like a "lite" version that would work on XP is impossible. The problem is, there would be no money in it, so no software vendor would ever do it
The main reason for using windows XP, of course, is all the cnc machines, 3d printers, car diagnostic tools and other software that were created with winxp in mind and make those things usable today.
This is great!!!.... because i have TONS of good software that WORKED just fine until Windows 7 came along. And you could refill your ink too! i will dig out my MYST cd's!
Since Released Windows XP was too popular in Japan... And now I still keep my old operating windows xp... You know. That's not easy to get an original OS...
Try an experiment - after all that you did to protect it, run tests to see if current day malware can get in to your XP machine? I'd be really interest in that...Anybody else want to see that?
We still have a Windows 95 machine at work, for supporting some "legacy" hardware. It's not connected to the network. The ”Y2K Compliant" sticker on it is pretty amusing, though, for those of us who are old enough to remember the paranoia and hype.
I have a computer that I use for old games that I still have XP on. When download programs or new games I dual boot with Linux and save the files to a folder that is accessible to the windows OS. I can check it for viruses through the Linux software and if it does get something I can scan the windows portion of the disk with the antivirus that is on the Linux system and it will remove it. When running in XP it does not even know that the other system is there. the other thing is that when I go into the windows loader It gives me an option to run dos or XP from dos I can run win 3.1 this is a great way to run old games on native hardware.
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I'm using Windows 10, HoloISO, and Windows 7 as my main desktop the Linux will be for Steam games Windows 10 is the LAST Operating System I will ever use don't upgrade to Windows 11 unless you want your data sold to third party.
Hi I watched your video of the first time so can you do Windows 95 or 98 or 2000 or ME please
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I bought a desktop in 2006 with XP for writing and spreadsheets etc. Never connected it to the Internet and it remains running like a dream
Good make a private network whit out the internet at home...and have fun using programs and games...also do some work in windows office...use a old printer that uses old drives and a old antivirus version that works in win xp...that way you can protect and use .. from others computers in your home network whit other operating sys remember don't use your xp computer and connected to the Internet use one that is updated whit other operating sys and antivirus , win 7, win 8 or win 10 that will keep your xp computer save and you will be available to shear programs ,old games, data and office work whit your old win xp computer whit out connecting it to the internet
Awesome
Same but for a laptop
interwebs is where virus can be downloaded...amirite?
Just use Linux antix / puppy
Windows XP will always have a special place in my heart. My most favorite OS to this day! Even tho it's outdated and has less features something about it still wants me to use it.
@@adventuresinnostalgia ITS WAS SO SIMPLE TO USE
Samee 😊
The first PC I bought new was running XP, I got it from a hire purchase thus overpaid, stupidly I bought another from the same place after it wwas paid off, only to find it was the same specs running win 7 that slowed things down.
I have 2 XP laptops I keep for running old games on, at least one reason to keep those old systems, even if useless today for internet there is value in using for retro gaming
@@jasonmullinder me too i bought windows 10 pro versions her edition microsoft
its pretty cool anything
thats was old windows and new windows microsoft i just used reinstalled windows 10 pro
i bought to my laptop NEC this i there designed windows 7 actually
my new its laptop i bought Windows 10 PRO Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Home Premium i should hardware windows 11 saw
I miss windows 98. I currently use Ubuntu and twister os
I really like to use xp in 2020, sometime I buy some old pc hardware to install xp, maybe XP have some special meaning for me in my life...
@@adventuresinnostalgia *hearts ❤️
XP is my favorite operating system of all time
I'm with u on that. I even run a Windows XP group. I've found XP has a few versions. Even version to program cars, cellphones etc. XP ce, XP Automotive, & more. I even bought XP stickers, blanket, t-shirt etc
@@UZI9MMAUTO must link it for me
I can finaly buy a xp pc for my channel!(i wanna realy buy my complete colection sims 1 for it
" don't use xp because viruses"
Who is still making xp viruses in 2020?
this might sound stupid but a lot of
government institutions still have computers with windows xp because the software they use is really old / not supported anymore and don't work on newer editions of windows
data is expensive!
Hmmm... Wanna Cry?
@@m_acg petya
Also
Just because a virus isn't written for XP doesn't mean it won't run on XP. If the exploit in use also exists on XP and the virus program doesn't attempt to do anything exclusive to newer versions of windows, the virus could still infect an XP machine - and XP is no longer receiving updates to fix these exploits.
What about all those viruses that are still in the wild, they don't go away.
Windows XP is my favorite PC system :)
Sir I have one problem sir if I install window xp iso file so please tell me how can I download iso file windows Xp 2021 new update please tell me
And I want to install in adobe photoshop 2020 can it run on xp please please tell me sir...
It's in fact the best OS ever made by Microsoft. After Windows 3.1 😊
@@adventuresinnostalgia i like the xp pro
@@ranazubair4842 u think 21 years old os can run adobe photoshop 2020 last i update its like in 2010 i think idk
Same here and The Same with windows 98
One thing that comes to mind is that the firewall in XP is not without its issues, so it may be worth looking for an alternative.
That is an excellent point you make. Hopefully business still using Windows XP have a decent firewall in place. My local art supply store runs Windows XP on their cash registers
avg has built in
There also is (in French and English versions) an unofficial SP4 that I've tested in a VM that installs every update made from SP3 release until April 2014 when XP went abandonware. That's pretty much needed imo
Excellent point! Thank you for mentioning it
Got a link?
XP was my first windows, I also LOVE windows vista and 7 and I even put windows xp sounds instead of windows 10 default sounds on my pc
@@safsnake that is possible via dualbooting (or i guess triplebooting in this case). you'll be limited to hardware that supports windows XP tho
Actually windows 95 was my first system, even had Windows Me for allot of years. Yes I am that old. I still have an XP just for a older Epson scanner printer. Only because it will scan negatives. I do allot of things like that. My favorite system is actual the one people hate and its vista. I do allot with photographs and the older programs work great for me. I am typing this one a windows 7 my second favorite system. Yes I am using that many systems since being retired this all I can do now. When it comes to Windows 10 in which my wife has and I hate it. will never buy one. Way to slow for me.
I'm running Windows xp, 8.1 and 10 in triple boot on my laptop, but I'm running Windows 7 in VirtualBox on my Windows 10.
Nah ... Dos 1.1 and who would ever need more than 640K?
I still have Windows XP 64 but set up on my first computer build. I now have Intel i7 3rd gen running it . Just use it for old games and stuff. Works good.
That's interesting! Windows XP 64 isn't as common as the 32-bit version. Have you run into any compatibility issues running it on such a modern processor?
The funny thing is that with those measures and practices an XP machine is probably more secure than the average user's Win 10 machine with the latest updates.
With the added bonus of not having Microsoft spying on you.
Microsoft says it is less secure so you will go to 10 or 11 so they can rob you of tons of data and make millions
Anything can be as secure or as insecure as you want (to a certain degree of course). It's all in the user.
Very true
How?
Windows XP our Legend ❤️
Xp is a face just found out
@@Windows-tk3wk Windows 10😏🤞🏻
yess my childhood
Set up your applications the way that you want them, then install deep freeze. Once deep freeze is install and set up, then you can just save any important documents such as office, music, etc. to remove all media such as flash drive or external hard drive. Another suggestion is run your windows XP in a virtual machine and keep a snapshot of the ready
XP and 7 best windows softwares ever!! I miss them both!
Yeah Very sad we have to move on to windows 11 cause of windows 7 end of support
True my friend! I also prefer using windows xp and 7, not to mention windows 98.
@@Windows-rx7qn I will never move over to windows 11 I stay with windows 10
@@AxeltheKing1000 I will never move over to windows 10 I stay with Windows XP and 7.
Useful video! I'm wondering if you can make a series like this for other Windows versions like Windows 7 or 98 or ME. Would definitely be helpful especially for protecting those OS's and correctly installing them
I miss my windows 98 machine
are you want to use windows 98 in 2022 it is very bad idea
@@Super70000 Why is it a bad idea?
@@lennym1636 well it would be a bad idea but it would bring kinda hard considering that win98 list support in 2002
Windows 7 is generally still fine to use if, and only if, you use an updated browser (ex. Edge). There are ways to get extended service patches up to 2022 though, but it takes a bit of effort to do so. Antivirus + up to date browser + common sense is a valid substitute (for now). I still use Windows 7 daily on my Latitude E6410 for school, though I have 2FA turned on with all accounts on that laptop, and I don't login to accounts that I don't have 2FA for.
This comment was made on windows XP Professional SP3
XP Home here
Xp iPad edition from the year of 4096!
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OEM XP X64 here 🙌
Kerio Personal Firewall was a vital tool I used back in the day with my XP machines. It allowed me to control which programs were allowed to talk to the internet or accept incoming connections, separately. It also had an advanced mode that allowed to control which programs can launch which other programs.
This is a good suggestion. I like it!
I installed that windows at a external hd just to play some old games. This tutorial will help me so much just to keep my OS safe, thanks.
Making the old computer usefulness better than leaving it in the closet for no one to use
New title..."Adventures in "You're going way too frik'n fast!" your cursor gave me whiplash!
Banking with a "smartphone" is like painting your account info on the side of your car.
I love this analogy
I would really love to keep using XP, but with 3rd party software makers no longer making their updated software compatible with XP, I am forced to upgrade. I went to Windows 7 after a new game could not run on XP. Firefox and Chrome stopped their updates, meaning that more recent web sites might have issues displaying properly. Many more software no longer run on XP, which limits the usefulness of the OS.
On the other hand, many programs won't run on modern versions of Windows. I have a Windows XP computer that I use to play games like Lego Loco or Pinball. One of the many reasons my main PC runs Windows 7 is because I have a lot of old games, like PvZ and Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 that probably won't run on Windows 10.
@@calcutt4 they work fine.
@@calcutt4 i can run pinball on windows 11
I miss Windows xp. That was my first operating system back in like 2010 when I was like 4 years old. It worked great for what I used it for. At the time I didn’t have internet in mine.
Oh I always used windows 7 and 10 but I loved windows xp the most so easy to use I love it
my first OS was Vista, then 10 then 11. the old pc with vista now has XP
@@Windows-rx7qn OH MY GOD YOU ARE WINDOWS 98!
That's cool that Windows XP was your first! What kind of games or programs did you enjoy using on it back then?
A recommendation I have is to turn off internet connection whenever you're not using it. When you're offline, malicious software can only be installed with flash drives, CDs or similar things, but being careful with those should be easy.
That's a great point about disconnecting from the internet for extra security. Disabling Autorun can also help prevent malware from automatically running from external drives. But wouldn't malware creators eventually find ways to exploit other vulnerabilities besides the internet connection? Have you seen any recommendations on other offline security measures for Windows XP?
Thanks for making this and helping my most nostalgic Os stay alive!
@@adventuresinnostalgia how to use most programs that i need in xp like kodi and etc
I generaly use my linux machines, but windows xp has a place in my heart because of certain peripherals that never made linux drivers but run on xp.
NERO 6 ran flawlessly....!
Great video though. You go over the steps well. Not too fast or too slow. In fact I added your video to the top on the group.
I still use win xp, even now watching your video
Yep, me too :)
even tho i was using XP in my childhood for like 2 months when i was a young kid
it still has a special place in my heart, it is simple, defined an era
it has something that makes me want to use it again
it is, *nostalgia*
XP leaves a lasting impression on you for sure.
Windows XP is better than Windows 10.
What a joke 😂
I don't recommend using XP for advanced software. They require the latest versions and are not even supported by XP. It's only worth it if you only use your computer for simple things.
You mean XP can render 4K video? What a bummer
Nice video! I wonder if disabling the internet access but retaining the LAN is a more secure way than worrying about AV & firewall robustness. I guess it all comes down to what you want to use the machine for. In my case I'd want to use it as a time capsule; so with all the old unpatched productivity software and games of that period. That way a LAN where I can access shares but nothing else might be the most secure way and still allow me to easily pull files from the web. One thing you didn't mention is if imaging the drive (with something like Macrium) is possible? That would be worth doing.
If you airgap the network correctly, there's no harm in leaving it plugged in. I'd even go as far as to make sure none of the other nodes connect to the internet at all, or if they can - make damn sure they're secure.
Disabling internet connectivity within the OS will do precisely nothing to mitigate the abundance of security holes that exist within the operating system itself. The only real way to keep it safe is to make sure that whatever network it touches doesn't go anywhere near the internet. Firewalled or otherwise.
Só, why don't simply use VMware or virtual box ? It creates virtual machines in your OS in which you can run all systems, including windows XP, windows 98, etc. I use it, and I can run everything from that time on a very fast computer. 🎉🎉❤
I had an old XP PC kicking around for years! . Third party DVD software was great for successfully burning W7 operating system DVD's
Nice!
XP security is not particularly a problem for experienced users. The BIG problem (you didn't mention) is almost all new software now tests for operating system type and immediately comes up with "wrong windows version" if you try to install it on XP, even if the software will work fine. A system hack is required to change the XP to windows 7 in the test so software will install. This still can present problems with software that actually will fail under XP.
Who running Windows XP is expecting modern software to run on it? You make a great point, I've just not heard it before. I thought it was generally excepted that Windows XP has a finite software library
@@adventuresinnostalgia There are hundreds, if not thousands, of people writing new software applications, most of which do not require the later windows interface. You don't expect your car or refrigerator to suddenly not be usable due to politics so why your computer, which may do all you want as is, should become useless without buying more copies of windows.
Just made a virtual XP last night ... simply for nostalgia... now found this today. So much great info! Thanks so much for this and your weblink with the downloads. I luckily still have my copy of an XP Pro iso and Office 2003. Don't know if I'll use it, but fun to have.... oh and I'll of course put my zune theme back on it. mmmm the good ole days.
Excellent video...I think another layer of security is to run XP in VirtualBox. Even if the host is XP, a 'guest' XP system would be more secure. For that to happen, of course, you'd need at least 1GB RAM
If you really want to run XP on modern hardware, a potential strategy could be to install a lightweight Linux distro to be the host, install Virtualbox, and setup an XP virtual machine, then have it run when the desktop environment starts. It might limit the resources you can use with your computer, however.
@@mjdxp5688 Um, 'limit', as in, run at the highest that XP can? This sounds like a good idea.
Hey
I really wanna use windows xp again, is it still usable like if i still would be able to play some games or maybe watch vidoes?
Lovely video btw
It depends on the hardware you are using. Windows XP itself is excellent for playing games of it's era.
I use that browser, mypal is best and lightest browser
I'm still using XP and it works nicely! in fact, I'm typing this comment on my XP machine! I seem to be using my XP machine more than any of my other computers too... :)
Are you using the old fashioned TH-cam ??
Fastest And Most Amazing Window Ever..
Absolutely
Please don't use avast or avg. The only way I got it was via programs THAT INSTALLED THEM WITHOUT MY CONSENT AND THEY SET THEMSELVES TO THE STANDARD!
That's scary
I am still running windows xp in 2024.... I am successfully on the internet and very happy with my daily experience.... You would be surprised at how smooth everything works. I have had to find a lot of work around through the years but it's worth it!
I love stories like this! Thank you for sharing.
Thank You Adventures in Nostalgia for saving Me but How to Permanently restore the windows XP. After6/7 months it needs to do the same process.
Win7 for life I got a Home Pre 64 for 40 bucks brand new I love XP too
Windows 7 was so good I cried on the end of Support
If you do have an old PC that doesn't have the requirements to run Windows 10 then your better off installing a lightweight version of Linux. I think Ubuntu has a light version.
This will allow you to run updated software and you will have decent security. And it's far less hassle then installing tons of different software and yet still praying that something hasn't crawled into your system some how.
Although some people have there reasons to continue using windows XP whether that be nostalgia or a business or something.
One may remain connected to the LAN, but then configure your WAN router to block the MAC-Address of the Computer running XP thus preventing Internet access.
Please elaborate!
I have double windows installed on my pc. XP and Windows 7. And I do have three Windows XP disk and one Windows 7. I can install a fresh install in the event that any Windows goes bad. XP still my favorite. I recently started to familiarize myself with Windows 7. Will move to Windows 10 in maybe 5 years.
@@adventuresinnostalgia I download windows 10 to see if it was good. To my surprise, it was good. People say it's free. But, it isn't After installing it, a few days later it started to ask me to register. I will buy the disk when I get ready to install it for keeps. I usually install double windows on my pc in the event that one goes bad, I have the other one while I repair the bad one.
You've shown me some handy tweaks I'd never considered before, this'll be the first time I've touched DEP. The unofficial service packs still interest me though, because I'm seeking means of making XP not only secure to modern standards but also functional for modern uses, there are patched drivers by a Daniel_K that allow USB3 to work properly for instance. I want to learn just how modernly compatible Windows XP can possibly be made to become, because I love that old environment.
I like the sound of this mission! Let us know how it goes
There are Linux Distros that are Win XP look alikes.
@@edwarddurkin6635 Those are a good option if you truly love the look of the thing, but only use it as a bootloader for your web browser (which is most people).
I happen to love playing some old games which just don't run right on anything newer than XP, so I'll be getting some old hardware together for a retro gaming rig that runs XP. Needless to say networking of any kind is off the table 🤣
Thanks for this! All the machines in my workshop currently run XP. Not connected to internet but this all helps.
You could install Linux Mint XFCE with a Windows XP skin. Uses the same amount of Ram and cpu as XP. More software these days support Linux mint more than windows xp. Also Linux is more secure than Windows 10 or XP.
idk, linux kinda sucks dude.
I use Linux, but anyone that enjoys the games that were created during the XP era, linux wont do, I still have an XP just for those games, and NO they do not run under 10, and I still like XP and its interface. I use Linux for all my internet usages like banking etc..
Cool
@@LG1ikLx Mac OS is not built on top of Linux. I believe that you're confusing Linux with UNIX; macOS is a UNIX-compliant operating system, but Linux is a UNIX clone. Linux does not share any code with the UNIX kernel.
@@michaelperugini4199 Are you sure about that? Wine has handled most of my old XP stuff way better than any recent Windows in my experience. Most games that would require a compatibility layer or emulators just straight up work on Linux.
For an XP browser security is only the starting point, the last 10 years of browser code changes is probably not supported. You end up with pages who's scripting, etc fails or is formatted in an unreadable way because things the software behind the page is is trying to do is unsupported.
Loved this video, so many useful tips
Holy fuck I’ve never seen this dude heart a comment before, congrats
you want xp to make a comeback?
1) learn to code
2) fix the security issues yourself, or become part of the reactOS project.
optional 3) write up to date software with ui that fits the era.
How did you find my bucket list :)
Very informative. I appreciate the calm delivery. Thank you!
I would also suggest setting up a Untangle firewall, (will have to use a separate physical system with two nics) they have a free version but its a great protection method, specially being able to deploy GEO IP blocking
Really insightful video! I'm going to put this to use on my Dell Latitude D610
I still use XP Pro SP3 , never used antivirus. Many bank cashpoint machines use it. Something I didn't see in the video was getting native OS TLSv1.2 functionality so that Outlook Express 6.0 and various other mainstream browsers continue to work. It's a bit fiddly to do with the registy but it's worth the effort
Is this the reason that many sites are now "insecure" when using xp?
@@danatmonst3594 in the years since microsoft stopped updating XP, the majority of websites one by one stopped serving TLSv1.0 and lesser encryption such as SSLv3 which XP SP3 uses. These websites now serve TLSv1.2 and TLSv1.3 instead which normal XP can't access. Because many cashpoint ATMs still use XP, support was needed for TLS v1.1 and v1.2 and micrsoft then issued a manual update through its KB process. The manual update process is published around the net and involves manually adding some registry keys and a DLL file or something. When a site delivers content via SSL3 / TLSv1.0 (for compatibility to unmodified XP) a message appears saying "insecure".
Very bad idea to use it as your main.
Simply installing programs and using modern registry hacks doesn't make it any more secure than the modern Windows.
If XP was secure by simply installing programs and tweaking things, Microsoft wouldn't keep making new versions of Windows and publish updates.
Microsoft is a greedy corporation that after Windows 7 only ever produced shit software. They put ads in Windows 11 for fuck sake.
can you teach me how to use windows 7 forever please (or no because windows 7 is still usable)
Xp and 7 are my fav windows OS. Im only using xp on my thinkpad t43p to play old janes combat sims.
Sweet! I love to hear stories like that.
the thing i love most about windows xp is the ease of customization , you can have custom boot screens and login screens, awesome stuff.
The user certainly had more control over their system back then
Thanks, I will be using Windows 98 SE for the rest of my life lul
Im using XP Home in 2021 in a VM heres what i use:
Windows XP Home Edition SP4
4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
80GB SATA
1GB VRAM for VMware Tools
Pale Moon Browser
Avast
Ok, lets say: This channel deserves a million subs!
Yeah this channel takes me trips to nostalgia
this bro helped me alot cuz since i do purchhases and banking on winxp
Awesome! I'm pleased that you found the video helpful
WIndows XP is light as a Linux.. I love to have it but they don't support directx 10,11,12. Windows 10 is so buggy and slow even on a high end machine.
While Linux(Ubuntu,Manjaro,Pop! OS) is just as good as the Windows XP, Software support are not there yet as they are no Adobe and Microsoft Office are compatible with Linux and alot of game have to be converted using WIne and out of 70 steam games I owned, 15 of them are Linux Native.
Whats your "high end" system
I have an i9 and rtx 2080 on the Desktop PC and w10 runs super fast
Windows XP was around when i was 6 Years old. It was my favorite OS. Thankyou so much :)
You're welcome!
Id rather use templeos then use xp for modern tasks tbh.
i use an old favorite studio recording software by Cake that has always run flawlessly on XP.
Never a blip or burp, so that XP computer sits dedicated to Cake and nothing else. It's never online.
I save online work for my modern, supported operating systems as suggested in this video.
Thanks for the vindication for continuing to use XP...!
I've heard great things about Cake. Never used it personally, but a friend swore by a version of it for Windows 98. That, and burning CDs at 1x speed for better sound quality
Well I reckon I got the safest version of Windows XP seeing as how I can't activate it anymore, I'm locked out of the system
I hade the same problem after upgrading to SP3 cant activate because the activation server is unavailable so XP is nooo good if you cant use it !
I know machine for tools that have Windows XP or Windows 7.
Windows starts first, then the CNC system is started and takes over full screen.
Fortunately, Windows runs in a restricted user account, Windows settings are not saved. Programs cannot be installed. To change something you have to call the service. An update to a newer operating system is not possible for the user. If something goes wrong, service has to come. Then the hard drive is formatted or replaced. Then a new image is copied. Then you start again from the beginning, but the CNC files (text files) are gone.
Nice! How come office needs security patches?
Thank you my mom used xp and i wanted to help her
You are most welcome
DEP is a really problematic feature for me. Even after excluding them, there still are applications that don't behave the same way as when DEP is at it's default setting.
Edit: I just remembered that there is this weird Chinese browser called "Extreme Chrome 360" or "Extreme Explorer 360" that's apparently based on Chromium 78 of something and that's it natively runs on XP and Vista. Given that it's Chinese, it's most definitely spying on you, but there is a Russian repack of it that claims to have gotten rid of the data collection, it's on the last software compatible with Vista list on MSFN.
I just deleted the driver for the network card and that's all I had to do! PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
Sweet! Back in business
Windows XP is legend os forever
Long live XP!
We used XP until Chrome could no longer access web sites. So in 2022 we upgraded our 2008 Dell Computers adding 2g of ram so we had 4g to work with. Loaded Windows 10 and it's been running perfectly. My all time favorites are Windows 98 - XP - 7 - and now 10 all have been excellent performers. I am using Windows 11 at home and that works really well too.
That's interesting! Upgrading to Windows 10 sounds like it gave your 2008 Dells a new lease on life. Did you find it easy to upgrade the RAM and install the new OS yourself?
@@adventuresinnostalgia Yes was pretty easy. We had to find Ram Cards that worked with our mother board. In our case we had two slots and I think is was DDM4 type ram. So we could only find max out at 2 Gigs per card giving us 4 gigs of ram. The windows 10 operating system requires a minimum of 2 gigs so that allowed a the rest to run our programs. Right now we are sitting at about 75% memory usage doing regular work. We have been going along fine since then but when the time comes for windows 11 we will need new hardware as the units are maxed out and 11 requires a different chip operation.
Great video, just wished you had gone a little slower and explained each step for the people who are not as tech savvy. Thank you for the video.
I really appreciate this feedback. Was there any particular part where you felt lost or felt like the step-by-step wasn't being given? I know I do reference some other videos, so those parts make more sense if you watched the videos in series.
Use the tools that TH-cam provides such as reducing video speed, rewatching, or pausing. Content creators need to make content quickly.
Don't keep any antivirus installed on xp as they always run and just extra drag on the cpu and slows down the computer.Instead periodically install it and run it to look for virus and when it finishes the search,delete virus or if no virus,just close it and uninstall it.What people really need is pc cleaner because just youtube puts about 2-300 mb of trackers on every computer,EVERY DAY and if don't regularly get rid of them,they accumulate into gigabites and you won't know why your pc is so slow.
I think that sometimes nostalgia clouds our judgement, and that is the case with XP. I used it for many years, and although I love the simplicity of the UI, it was also a security disaster from day 1. And let's not forget that some sites simply won't work with XP nowadays; I know, I've tried it. XP was a decent o/s for it's time, but it's time to bid it a fond farewell.
I think a "Windows XP remake" would do really well. XP with updated security and quality of life enhancements would be amazing
@@adventuresinnostalgia I would totally be on board with that
A shame Microsoft can't release a new verison of Windows XP. Call it Windows XP 2.0 or something like that. I love Windows XP, Vista, and 7. I still use Windows XP on my Dell XPS 410. Infact, I dualboot Windows XP, and 7 on my Dell. Anybody dualboot on their computers? The last time I had to reinstall XP on my Dell computer was back in 2013. By the way, some commenter mentioned the Baidu browser for Windows XP. I want to thank that commenter. I never heard of that browser. So i gave it a try and works. And thanks for the video!
Can't keep beating a dead horse.
All of y’all think you’re going to be hacked by simply connecting to the internet on XP. It’s nowhere near as bad as it used to be, hackers have no incentive to target XP anymore. The userbase online is less than 1%. That title now belongs to Windows 7. I use my XP machine online all the time without issue. Mypal helps.
My windowsxp device already is infected from connecting to the internet, but what is this myPal?
I dont get why people think windows xp with service pack 3 which was released in 2008 is 100% obsolete compared to windows 7, 8 or 10
Perhaps the issue does get a little exaggerated at times. It is also very difficult to accurately quantify the risk.
I have always questioned myself, why would anyone want to opt for an older OS, i know most answers would be because of older hardware or nostalgia. But there could be another valid reasoning behind this method, no?
Performance is another reason. Take a Jukebox for example, it has a specific function. The underlying operating system could be Windows XP because it has less overhead than Windows 11.
I love XP as much as the next person but it's long pass time to unplug the XP machine's Ethernet cables.
Built a period correct xp gaming machine.. beautiful machine.. will never take online
Good choice
Nice, by the way, are all your games on a disk
who else is watching in 2060?
You can tell this comment is not from the future because TH-cam won't exist in 2060. The platform has maybe 10 years left. It just depends on when we as a people value our privacy more than our device
Easier said than done. However since the source for xp has been leaked and verified to compile. We may have other opportunities that were not avaliable in the past. As a thought that might appeal to some retro fans might be to create a sort of windows 98 from the xp source including elements from another open source microsoft research project called singlarity which has elements very similar to the qubes os this could mitigate rhe need of some of the direcrion xp took in the final product idea while making an inherently more secure os. Just an idea tho.. Where the nature of having the source codes to the original ideas may produce something completely different but what the original ideas should have been to start with.
I'm gonna try this out tomorrow at school, because I have a Windows XP Pro x64 edition VM. Wish me luck
How did it go? I have the same and I’m thinking of doing this
I am using XP for some ancient software I can't live without. My solution is to never go on the Internet and have XP on a virtual machine installed. All new software is downloaded and virus checked by the hosting operating system.
This method has several benefits. I can use it on any system and can hop it over to another system without changes. A compromised system can be recovered. I don't need a firewall or an antivirus. I can work on two systems on the same hardware in the same moment. I can use Outlook Express, if I really need to, by using a special network connection on a Linux firewall, which allows only email traffic. I can continue to use old software without the back-draws of compatibility or license issues.
On modern computers there is no speed loss compared to the original XP hardware systems.
I have a 14 year old Windows XP laptop and it still works good but a lot of the programs don't work anymore.
I've always been in favor of backwards compatibility. I'm sure there are some features of modern apps that simply won't work on XP systems, but it doesn't seem like a "lite" version that would work on XP is impossible. The problem is, there would be no money in it, so no software vendor would ever do it
Still use windows 2000....I am super old school.
@@adventuresinnostalgia any idea how I can get "mypal" browser working on W2K? That would be just awesome.
The main reason for using windows XP, of course, is all the cnc machines, 3d printers, car diagnostic tools and other software that were created with winxp in mind and make those things usable today.
@@adventuresinnostalgia bmw INPA and VAGCOM are few that come to mind. ;)
This is great!!!.... because i have TONS of good software that WORKED just fine until Windows 7 came along. And you could refill your ink too!
i will dig out my MYST cd's!
Myst....aaah brilliant. Great memories.
Since Released Windows XP was too popular in Japan... And now I still keep my old operating windows xp... You know. That's not easy to get an original OS...
Even though Windows Xp Is Outdated Is Still Is The Best Os
I never knew that about Japan. Very interesting
question what do you use to find drivers for newer pc's?
It depends on how lazy I feel. If I have no interest in Googling for drivers I use Snappy
There is some malware so bad it even deletes restore points. That is just evil!!
Try an experiment - after all that you did to protect it, run tests to see if current day malware can get in to your XP machine? I'd be really interest in that...Anybody else want to see that?
We still have a Windows 95 machine at work, for supporting some "legacy" hardware. It's not connected to the network. The ”Y2K Compliant" sticker on it is pretty amusing, though, for those of us who are old enough to remember the paranoia and hype.
I want some Y2K compliant stickers now. It makes me laugh just thinking about slapping one on a sleeper
hi. i have a question
i have an AVG2006 in windows xp but is out of date. is can used safely? let me know
Avg is free and the 2018 version still receives virus definition updates. Is there any particular reason you need the 2006 version?
What about accessing gpt drives?
i did not expect that many of us are still using the windows xp.
What you thought windows xp would be forgotten in like 6 years after is end of Support
Windows xp is literally almost perfect
I hear you! XP can be nostalgic. Are you concerned about security risks at all when using it online?
I have a computer that I use for old games that I still have XP on. When download programs or new games I dual boot with Linux and save the files to a folder that is accessible to the windows OS. I can check it for viruses through the Linux software and if it does get something I can scan the windows portion of the disk with the antivirus that is on the Linux system and it will remove it. When running in XP it does not even know that the other system is there. the other thing is that when I go into the windows loader It gives me an option to run dos or XP from dos I can run win 3.1 this is a great way to run old games on native hardware.