Re: What windows you using?

by **Merv** on Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:55 am

Another 7 user here. I have it dialed in just the way I like it. Unless whatever comes after 10 is much better, my next os will not be from M$.

by **steveukgbr** on Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:03 am

Win Xp for old software i'm still using, 7 pro for playing with software and 10 pro for everyday use. Linux lappy for trying all the new distro's( Ubuntu Mate my fav at mo).
Took a while to get used to 10, but liking it more now(New machine builds only seems the way to go, doesn't like older kit Crying or Very sad

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by **randomforum** on Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:16 pm

Rarely XP but have a drive with it and then 7 + 8.1 + 10 and I dont even know why

by **pootie** on Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:38 pm

jrockz3000 wrote:
Riser wrote:
jrockz3000 wrote:For those who are still using XP, how do you keep your system secure? I know it's of course Microsoft, but since MS is not patching XP any longer it's why I ask.

My best advice is that the best security is the person behind the computer/device. If you're knowledgeable enough with Microsoft Windows or any other OS and devices, you'll do fine. By knowledgeable, I mean like you know lot's about the OS, etc. On my Windows 8 Machine, it's hardened yet severely outdated regarding Windows update. Why outdated? Because I'm lazy. xD If I feel like exploring with Windows XP and hardening it, I'll write up a guide.

I hear ya. I personally am done with XP. No use for it any longer.

I have everything from xp to 10 here including debian and ubuntu.

Updates turned off on everything. Will only patch real serious flaws.

XP is best for security with all security turned OFF. New boogers use .Net 4+ which xp cant use. As well as other dlls. I can click all day on LIVE boogers to no ill effects.
However system is hardened through the years in other ways (hosts, hacks, etc).Dont use AV . Catch a booger once a year, kill it in a half hour.

If you know your system and know it well and save resources to protect at vector ENTRY points - And realize updates are not your friend - you can turn a honeypot into a battletank. The AV is YOU, not software.

by **turk78** on Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:05 pm

plumeter wrote:I'm using win 7 don't like win 8 win 10 lol. Win 7 is really fast and no troubles with softwares and stuff. Tell me what your using?

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:49 pm

plumeter wrote:I'm using win 7 don't like win 8 win 10 lol. Win 7 is really fast and no troubles with softwares and stuff. Tell me what your using?

No problems with 10

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:50 pm

mickymantel wrote:Windows 7 is dangerous as says this website; https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/01/17/microsoft-windows-7-security-hardware-support-problems/#6a7a87aeecdb

Using Windows 8 and maybe will update to Windows 10.

Didn't know that.

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:51 pm

computer user wrote:XP holdover!!! Have 7, 8.1 also and not too crazy about 8.1. Took the free 10 upgrade on my I7 machine and it killed it... reinstalled 7 and all is good!

Still on XP?

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:52 pm

Riser wrote:Currently using Windows 8 Pro. I personally like Windows 8.

8 and 8.1 were nice.... it just took people off guard.

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:54 pm

SashasBoy wrote:
Ramis101` wrote:Xp. and 7. and reluctantly and very occasionally 10.

No i'm not a luddite.

if it aint broke don't fix it....and XP isn't broke

This user says it XP works so why stop using it if it works?

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:55 pm

StreetfighterJoe wrote:On XP but mine is dead. Gonna download the one here fingers crossed its working

Good luck!

by **mynutts** on Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:56 pm

Merv wrote:Another 7 user here. I have it dialed in just the way I like it. Unless whatever comes after 10 is much better, my next os will not be from M$.

Why all the hate for 10?

What windows you using?