Category: Windows xp

Are windows xp updates still available?

Someday, Windows XP critical update files will cease to be available. You can continue to use them as long as they are available, and I’ll show you a permanent solution. Thankfully, although Microsoft has long since abandoned support for the operating system, Microsoft is still continuing to develop updates, even if they aren’t strictly intended […]

When windows xp made?

It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and later to retail on October 25, 2001. Development of Windows XP began in the late 1990s under the codename ” Neptune “, built on the Windows NT kernel explicitly intended for mainstream consumer use. An updated version of Windows 2000 was also initially planned for […]

Is windows xp freeware?

Microsoft gives away Windows XP downloads for free, provided you use a virtual machine . Here’s how to do it! Want a free Windows XP downloaded from Microsoft? It’s possible using a virtual machine. This article explains how. Windows XP is old, and Microsoft no longer provides official support for the venerable operating system. Is […]

Is windows xp media center 32 or 64 bit?

You are almost certainly running a 32-bit operating system (IIRC, Media Center didn’t come in the 64-bit flavor), but you can be sure by going to Control Panel> System. On the General tab you will see something like “Windows XP Media Center Edition, Service Pack 3″. If it doesn’t say “64-bit” there, you have 32-bit. […]

Does windows xp still activate?

Although support has ended for Windows XP, it can still be activated and installed on a system. The only difference would be that you will no longer be receiving updates or be offered any support from Microsoft’s technical support regarding the same. Solution 1: Activation over the Internet. You are within those 30 days time […]