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I tried running Windows XP on a modern laptop using a virtual machine, and it went great

Like many avid Windows OS users, I was also a big fan of Windows XP. There's no exaggeration in saying that it's one of the major reasons Microsoft is a household name among PC users. Feeling ...
Computerworld

FAQ: What you should know before installing Windows XP SP3

After a week-long delay to take care of a last-minute compatibility bug, Microsoft Tuesday gave the green light to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). The service pack, undoubtedly the last for the aged ...
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I tried using the software keeping Windows XP alive in 2026

Naturally, I started looking for browsers that still worked on Windows XP, given that popular options had dropped support ...
Lifehacker

Customize a new install of Windows XP

IT guru Daniel Petri has posted a very thorough tutorial on customizing a new installation of Windows XP, including taking care of the most common annoyances of a fresh install. Some of these changes ...
PC World

Run XP Software in Windows 7

SIUC asked the Windows forum about running software intended for Windows XP in Windows 7. For the most part, it should just work. I’ve rarely run into programs that run fine in XP but have trouble in ...