Does it come with any software? If so, is it updated? I'm esp concerned about Microsoft updates since XP is not supported anymore.
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I ordered this computer for my special needs daughter, to replace another that wore out. No software with it besides our own, not connected to internet, not updated since purchase. A wonderful computer. Barb
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Mine came with windows 7 pro, so no problems about updating, as you know windows 7 is a current system supported by Microsoft, hope this help.
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We have had it over a year now and pretty happy with it. It came with Basic Roxio and Microsoft Security Essentials, which is now saying it can't be updated due to the XP operating system. My husband uses that computer to access the web and email mostly. We also had a old printer that we could hook up to it, not sure if any printers now would work with it. Not sure what to tell you since they aren't updating XP any more. I also wanted it to put some of my old software on that I couldn't load on my new computer. Tough decision!
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Yes,, I downloaded all updates, service pack 3, etc this little unit works well with XP.
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Hi, no, ours came with Windows XP installed and included a disc. Very good deal, decent refurb, still working.
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I would love to upgrade to XP, however, I am not talented enough to do it by myself and Best Buy won't uninstall Vista...any suggestions?
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I haven't tried it with XP, but I can think of no reason why it wouldn't work with it. It does not come with OS, so you should be able to install pretty much everything.
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Yes it has. Good for all Windows xp and up. It will check for updates. And there are actually 2 versions of the software. 1 resides on the meter and will run when you plug it in. This version is self contained and doesn't download the readings to the pc. The other is the exact same software but loads on your PC and will download the readings to your computer.
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You will have to buy a different Operating System now. Windows won't give you the necessary updates for your computer and you won't be able to run any software. Support for XP ended in April 2014
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Yes, Carlos they were right this computer is very ancient,obsolete and the XP operating system is outdated too and will no longer receive Microsoft Security security support or updates starting April-8,2014. Even though mines works fairly well and i gave a good review about this computer some time ago i will be updating to the windows 7 so out goes this computer.
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I don't know. I am just a very average user who had to update because Windows was no longer supporting XP
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I don't believe this will help you. This, I believe, just updates from Starter 7, a silly money making microsoft scheme installed on netbooks. I would write to microsoft to be sure.
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Should have no problem with that. You may want to upgrade to Windows 7 though, since XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and you will not get any further security updates for it.
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Microsoft discontinued selling stand-alone products such as Publisher; if you want it you will need to get the entire package (rather expensive) which, incidentally, no longer comes on a CD hence is almost impossible to install by yourself. I can't address the compatibility - I just don't know. In the end it was a very expensive lesson for me. I wish you the best of luck!
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I chickened out and cancelled this order. I was jazzed but decided to wait awhile. The new tutorial books only have Vista, so it's chancy with older XP. How long before XP is landfill.
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Hooch: For the price I paid, I did not expect it to have any software and it did not but I was given the gift by Microsoft of a free upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. I personally do not like any one to load up my computer with what they believe I need as far as software is concerned, it means that I eventually need to delete it.
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My teck husband said downgrading would be a mistake. XP is no longer being supported by Microsoft and your computer is subject to attack, viruses
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You can try to download it. If it doesn't you can in the control panel switch the window version to an earlier version of window. I know for a fact that the software is compatible with most window version up from windows xp
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I haven't tried it on xp. I will say that I tried on windows 7 and had no luck installing. I did get it installed on a different pc with windows 8 however I can't get the resolution where I like it freezes or lags...just pay the extra money and by the more reputable ones would be my advice to avoid the hassle