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Windows XP is still in common usage today because Microsoft went nearly six years without releasing any other version of Windows. People have been reluctant to switch to Windows Vista for a variety of issues, including legacy software compatibility, driver support, and (perceived) slowness.
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Is Windows XP Business a good operating system?
Yes, Windows XP Business was and still is a good operating system. As of today 78% of business still use Windows XP as their primary operating system.
What is the most common windows?
Windows Vista, and Windows XP
What does Windows XP and Windows 7 have in common?
Nothing
Is Windows XP still used?
Yes. Windows XP accounts for about half of all computers still being used on the internet.
Do retailers still sell laptops with Windows XP Professional?
Retailers do still sell laptops with Windows XP Professional. Windows XP programs came out in 2001 but are still one of the most popular and widely available ones.
Do new games work on Windows XP?
Almost all games being released still support Windows XP.
Why are Windows XP Themes still being made?
Windows XP themes are still being made due to the number of users still on the interface. Consumers with an older package were rolled onto a new XP interface in 2008.
Where can a Windows XP CD be bought?
As Microsoft has moved on from Windows XP it no longer sells an installation disk. There are a number of sites such as eBay, eCrater and eValueSoftware who still sell a Windows XP CD.
Does Microsoft still help users of Windows XP?
Yes, Microsoft still supports Windows XP. Their company has decent customer support if anything does happen. Windows XP should be fine as long as you`re just web searching and emailling.
How do I bypass windows and boot to dos?
This was taken out of Windows XP, but is still in Windows 98 and below.
Are there certain disks for Macs and Windows XP?
Most computer disk drives sold today will work with Mac OS X or Windows XP.
Is most common operating system for PCs?
Probably the windows series. Currently, XP is still the most popular, although Windows 7 is catching up. Vista is WAY behind XP and will never surpass those 2 operating systems.
