Is anyone still using XP ? Should I use it on t410 or Windows 7 is better idea?

Hi, I wonder if anyone still using XP? I still have it on my old r61 machine, and I have 7 on t500 machine and want to say that I miss xp , however I like when 7 automatically catches everything( wi-fi,softwares, other devices).

So, I am confused which one I should have on t410(t410s) that I am going to get hopefully soon.

What os I should have on t410s? what do u think?
thanks

 

If you can upgrade to windows 7, its much better, more secure and most of the time even faster than XP even on older machines.

 

If your new computer is sold with Windows 7 then go with that. Windows 7 is a solid and quick OS. No need to go with XP unless you have some games that don't play nice with 7.

If your reason is not for games you can install XP mode if you have 7 Professional and Ultimate. I believe there is a similar program for free.

 

thanks so much. more secure in terms of what? faster? I have heard that some people noticed xp more faster? So far I did not like the design and usability of 7, xp is more simple but more comfortable to use for me ( ay be I just got used to)

Hi, thanks. Do you mean that I can install the "look" of the xp while using the 7 ? It would be a nice for me.

Also I forgot to mention that I never gaming with laptop, only office, internet , videos ( some)

 

absolutely! you can turn off a lot of the things in windows 7 to make it look like more of an XP experience, even the start menu

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...7-taskbar-work-more-like-windows-xp-or-vista/

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2303791/how_to_make_windows_7_look_more_like.html

 

At work I am forced to run XP on a new computer...and it is painful, especially when I've just been working on my laptop with Windows 7.

 

thanks for all your advices, very useful

 

just be sure to upgrade ur ram to 1gb or 2gb to enjoy windows 7 , u could use it with less ram , but 1gb/2gb will let u enjoy the experience

 

:wave: Hi, I still use XP! There are still a lot of people using XP (in excess of 60% of Internet-using computer users, including non-Windows users), but not as many at Notebookreview - it tends to attract people looking for new machines, which generally come with 7, and the regulars are generally into new technology, including OS'es. XP will still do 99% or more of whatever you might possible want to throw at it, and is a viable option on new ThinkPads (although not necessarily many other new machines). For the average person, Windows 7 will probably provide a better experience on a new machine. But only you can decide what's really best for you, and having used both, you probably have a feel for which one you like using more.

Windows Vista/7 have several security features that make it either more evident to the user when something is happening that they might not want to happen (such as the controversial User Account Control), or make it harder for someone to break into the computer altogether (such as Address Space Layout Randomization). There is some security benefit to these technologies, and whether you need them mostly depends on whether you practice good Internet security practices. Those who frequent questionable sites are much more likely to encounter viruses and the type of sites that are likely to try to exploit security holes, as are those who download files indiscriminantly, or who don't know what is trustworthy on the Internet (the type of people who click on the "shoot the duck" type ads). For that type of person, the security improvements might make a big difference. For other people, XP and Windows Firewall/Windows Defender/Microsoft Security Essentials will be more than enough security. Occasionally updating software will help a good amount, too - but Windows Vista/7 don't make many changes in that area.

As a former Vista user, I couldn't tell a difference in speed except in some games on a decently-equipped machine. I haven't used 7 enough to realistically comment on the difference, but from what I have used of it, everyday tasks didn't seem any more/less responsive.