I am a Windows 7 user ND DO AGREE that XP needed to be killed, definitely in my case. But, an average user doest need the bling, XP is easy to use... and by the time a new user learns to use W7, the next verssion would be out...

they probably need to slow down on making all this new stuff and add on and polish the old stuff. almost like a classic car. they're still the best

they probably need to slow down on making all this new stuff and add on and polish the old stuff. almost like a classic car. they're still the best

I agree ,but win7 is the polished version of win98 and xp and vista~And it still needs a little more polish!!!!!!!

XP-SP3. I use it, it does everything that I require of it. Now in that I do not see a reason for change. Security? I just don't get hit, but then, I don't trawl the darker corners of the web. Change to Vista? Not going to happen. W7? Why?

XP-SP3. Change to Vista? Not going to happen. W7? Why?

no reason to really that i can see to change ,had i not got it for free i would never went out and bought it !having said that i do like it better than winxp sp3 though

I value your opinion on that, caper, so I can't see myself throwing away a good XP licence. Bill has a problem. Realistically, though, considering the extent of most peoples' use of a computer M$ should not expect to continually sell new, more powerful platforms; always some will be quite happy with what they have. Just as it is in the nature of others to over-extend by creeping specification.

Strange question. The real question is: Why would anyone go to the trouble and expense to switch an existing XP installation to vista or win7? It's just an OS. XP is also mature and is quite solid.

I value your opinion on that, caper, so I can't see myself throwing away a good XP licence. Bill has a problem. Realistically, though, considering the extent of most peoples' use of a computer M$ should not expect to continually sell new, more powerful platforms; always some will be quite happy with what they have. Just as it is in the nature of others to over-extend by creeping specification.

agree 100% with you comments

I think it has to do with familiarity. XP has been around so long that most people are used to it and arguably it is most likely the OS they use at work. While its not akin to speaking different languages I believe the comfort factor can weigh heavily. Addtionally Vista left such a bad taste in everyones mouth that it has left many people gun shy about switching.

I believe because of its stability, speed, hardware resources and hardware support. Window 7 doesn't support my Lexmark 3100 all in one printer especially the scanner. Visit to the Lexmark websiet doesn't help. The only letdown is the security. For those who have hardware constraint will happily use Window XP.

I believe because of its stability, speed, hardware resources and hardware support. Window 7 doesn't support my Lexmark 3100 all in one printer especially the scanner. Visit to the Lexmark websiet doesn't help. The only letdown is the security. For those who have hardware constraint will happily use Window XP.

no drivers for win7 ,that's lexmarks doing ,they want you to buy a new printer

I think it has to do more with familiarity than stability. Also, you don't have to upgrade your hardware which costs more money. People are just more comfortable with XP and trust it. It might not be the most safest OS, but people who use it to trust it.
Vista, was bad but not that bad (for people with the adequate hardware) but the word-of-mouth and general reviews were exceptionally bad which forced users to stick with the old XP rather than switch to something that is un-workable. Windows 7, however, might change all that.

I think it has to do with familiarity. XP has been around so long that most people are used to it and arguably it is most likely the OS they use at work. While its not akin to speaking different languages I believe the comfort factor can weigh heavily. Addtionally Vista left such a bad taste in everyones mouth that it has left many people gun shy about switching.

took the words right out of my mouth, everyone is comfy with xp and with vista people are understandably uncomfortable moving to windows 7. I myself still use xp but only because I see no reason to upgrade my system. I'm happy with xp and will continue to use it until I get a new computer.

i use win7 ,and like it very much ,went from xp to win7,skipped Vista, don't miss xp one little bit .
I got win7 Ultimate free for hosting a win7 coming out party last year and been using it since on my older computer ,some day i might get new tower to enjoy the full feature of win7

Nearly most people are use to this OS and are satisfied it will go to sleep but it will take time and effort to bring some new OS that Diverts people to the new one

Because its been used and appreciated by a huge number of people who learned on xp

I just upgraded to Windows XP x64 after years of using XP x86. I tried Windows 7 but it didn't impress me at all with its bland visual style, missing shortcuts and wireless settings I have to enter continuously. It doesn't offer much that XP doesn't except DVD creation, DX11 and one or two other things, however I do not need DX11 and have Nero to burn DVD's. Windows 7 isn't radically different enough to convince me to switch to Windows 7. The user interface is still the same and the principal. XP does everything I need.

We still use XP at our office on all desktop and laptop units, Our server also operates on XP providing file, printing and internet services. I also see XP on many desktops when shopping or at the bank. It doesn't surprise me thet XP is the best desktop OS MS ever created and I agree with that.

I have only had pleasant experiences with XP and have fond memories of this great OS. Stability and reliability are its trademarks. I recently installed XP on my new acer 7740G and its still a pleasure to use.

Naturally I like many others customized XP to my liking including integrating many drivers including AHCI to enable installation on modern systems and a modern visual style widely available on the internet.

The stories about XP being too old and insecure is massively over inflated I would say, if one use a good securitysuite and common sense on the internet your system will be just fine like mine have been for many years.

Thank you, I guess I am going to need it. I know and understand what you are saying, 7 is more secure I guess, its just that I LOVE XP!!! I can't get myself to dump this great OS, its still a pleasure to use, does everything I need and it works so well. All our hardware is compatible with XP and when ever we need to re-install XP its very easy to get everything working again. Another reason I havent switched over to 7 yet is because it doesn't seem possible to customise 7, I searched on the internet a few months ago and could not find a utility to integrate drivers, visual styles and pre-set settings as is possible with XP.