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skypilot

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Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 12, 2020, 07:05 PM

Feb 2020

My computer is about ten years old and still hanging in there. Had some trouble several months go but got it fixed. I am all about using things for as long as they still work, which is why I haven't bought a new computer with Windows 10. But I really wasn't expecting any more updates for the computer I have now.

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Weren't Updates for Windows 7 supposed to stop after 1/14/2020? [View all] skypilot Feb 2020 OP

I don't know. I have heard this too. I still have Windows 7 and love it, and will not dump... SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #1

Thanks for replying. skypilot Feb 2020 #3

I posted about this earlier since I've gotten the 3 updates you mention, all in February. I've been abqtommy Feb 2020 #2

I missed your thread. skypilot Feb 2020 #4

It's hard to see everything but here's the thread from February 7+: abqtommy Feb 2020 #9

I agree w/ you in that Win 7 has been one of the best oper. systems I've run into. It's been... SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #10

I keep two computers running XP and Vista even after my browser/Firefox stopped support. abqtommy Feb 2020 #12

Yeah, I like XP too. Vista was a nightmare. Firefox I haven't installed, my nephew got it for me. SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #14

Extended Support Just_Vote_Dem Feb 2020 #5

Thanks! nt SWBTATTReg Feb 2020 #6

You're welcome! Just_Vote_Dem Feb 2020 #7

You'll still get antivirus Abnredleg Feb 2020 #8

Thanks. skypilot Feb 2020 #11

Sometimes Microsoft is forced to keep supporting crap MyNameGoesHere Feb 2020 #13

Sorry it sucks for you. skypilot Feb 2020 #16

It's hype. I still get updates for the one XP machine I have. PSPS Feb 2020 #15