After April 8, 2014 official Windows support XP is over. What does this mean for users? News #1 (good): Windows will continue to work. News No. 2 (bad): due to the lack of new updates, the computer may become vulnerable for viruses and other security threats. News #3 (bad): antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP will not work either. It turns out there is a solution that can extend the life of your Windows and allow you to save some $.
What is Microsoft asking us to do?
- Buy new Windows 8.1 (which in my personal opinion is pathetic).
- If it is not possible to install Windows 8.1 on your computer, then you will have to buy new computer.
- If on your new computer, under Windows control 8.1 your programs will not work, you will also have to buy new. And if you have individual programs, it doesn’t matter, programmers (except in cases where the company that created them has not existed for 5 years, and the developers are retired) will happily write and debug new ones for you.
- On a new computer running Windows 8.1, it is not at all necessary that your equipment (a printer, scanner or, for example, a CNC machine costing tens of thousands of dollars...) will work and therefore you will have to buy new.
In a word, Microsoft decided that you had not paid them anything for too long and decided to spur you on in this way (for a fairly decent amount, by the way!). What should those 16.37% who were satisfied with everything about their computer do?
As of June 2014, the share of Windows XP users was 16.37% and the second most popular (according to Kaspersky Lab)
What to do?
First, check the “Don’t show this message again” checkbox on the annoying warning window:
After all, Windows works for us!
Secondly, there is a way out with updates! It turns out there is a version of Windows XP for various terminals (for example, ATMs or cash registers), support for which ends only 2019 year! That is, updates will be released for them before this date. Of course, they won’t just start appearing on your computer. You will have to do a little manipulation with the registry to make Windows Update believe that you have the right to do this:
1. Create text file in the Notepad program.
2. Enter the following information into it:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
"Installed"=dword:00000001
3. Save it under any name and specify the extension.reg
4. Run the file and agree that information will be entered into the registry:
5. After the message that the information has been added successfully, restart your computer.
6. Now you can continue to receive updates:
What's the catch?
1. This manipulation is illegal and is a violation License Agreement(who read it, anyway?).
2. As stated by representatives Microsoft: « We recently became aware of a method that will supposedly allow Windows XP users to receive security updates. These security updates are for Windows Embedded and Windows Server 2003 and do not fully protect Windows XP users. Windows XP users expose their machines to significant risk by installing these updates because they have not been tested for Windows XP. The best way protect your systems for Windows XP users is to upgrade to more new version eg before Windows 7 or Windows 8.1«.
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I will attach a video of how this is done. True, it’s in German, but it’s clear and some people can at the same time improve their language knowledge)
Hello dear readers.
At one time, the Windows XP operating system made a real breakthrough among similar software. It was considered the best in the company's arsenal even after the release of Vista. And only the seventh build was able to offer users something truly worthwhile. Despite the fact that today the majority of users use Win 10, there are still those who prefer the previous options. But unfortunately the developers stopped supporting them. At the same time, new malicious applications are constantly appearing that can harm any computer. In the article below, I will tell you how to update Windows XP using various methods.
Microsoft stopped supporting the above version of the operating system back in 2010. This indicates that devices running it can no longer receive updates in automatic mode. This makes the system vulnerable to malware attacks. As a solution to the situation, representatives of the IT corporation suggest simply upgrading to version 10. But unfortunately, this is not always possible.
There are still users using outdated device models. Many cannot or even do not want to purchase new licenses. After all, in fact, it’s too early to write off XP.
Fortunately, experts managed to find a way to solve this issue.
Up to SP3( )
In general, users can update the device to a new version of the operating system or simply add some elements to the existing one. Since support for the version we need has officially been discontinued, below we will tell you how to manually change from SP2 to SP3.
In fact, you don’t need much for this – a corresponding downloaded file on your hard drive or on a portable connected device.
In any case, you just need to run the installer and follow the prompts to complete everything. As a result, after some time a new version will be installed on your laptop or desktop computer.
To check the successful operation, on the desktop we find the icon “ My computer" and press RMB on it. Select properties. The version will be indicated here.
If after the procedure you suddenly have some problems with the operation of the device, try starting the operating system from the boot disk.
Internet( )
There is also a way to get new security features for free over the Internet. It was published for the first time on one of the popular German forums. Experts said that there is an option that changes the perception of the service Windows Update . As a result, it turns out that the assembly we need will be determined by the system as Embedded POSReady2009. And this will significantly strengthen protection against malware.
The fact is that the difference between the two operating systems is small, and therefore the same files are suitable for both. And if for XP support ended in 2014, then for the second option it will last until mid-spring 2019.
To achieve the goal you need to perform several movements:
Open " Notebook».
We place the following lines in it:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
"Installed"=dword:00000001
Click " File" and go to " Save as…».
We indicate any name, after which we write “ .reg»
In the column " File type» select « All».
Confirm your actions.
Now to start the procedure you just need to double-click on the new file. If that doesn’t work, we try to log into the appropriate service ourselves.
As a result, everything should go through without data loss. As a result, the necessary components will appear on the computer to protect the device from network attacks, even modern ones.
Updating to a new OS version( )
Most people think that if an old version of the system is running on a computer, then there will be a new one. So, many people want to upgrade from XP to Windows 7 for free.
But it’s worth mentioning right away that this cannot be done quickly and easily. The fact is that the only way is to delete the old version and place a new one.
In this case, you can do everything without a plastic disk, but then you need a flash drive. In general, things are as always here - you create a bootable portable device, launch from it and do a clean installation. I've mentioned this many times before. Of course, it is better to save important files in advance to a disk that will not be formatted.
Well, as you can see, despite its age, the old operating system is still used by many users. But for high-quality protection, it is necessary to at least occasionally place additions to the system. Especially after the latest global attacks. And there are such ways.
I hope this article will help you cope with this difficult problem. Subscribe to my blog and tell your friends about it, and you will learn everything about your computer!
Microsoft in April 2014 officially announced the closure of Windows XP support services. Along with standard updates, the user of a personal computer will no longer receive updates related to the security system.
Despite the end of support, Microsoft continues to release an update to cash registers and ATMs using Windows XP POS
For such computers, switch to more modern ones Windows versions quite problematic and will require a lot of time. That's why this system will receive software updates until 2019.
What to do after support ends
The Update Center has stopped sending new software packages, which is why updating Windows XP does not work. Each user himself determines the way out of the current situation available to him:
- Continue to use the outdated OS. In this case, the security system will not be able to effectively protect the computer from virus attacks.
- Make some changes to the registry that will allow you to install updates for Windows XP POS.
- Replace the previous operating system with more modern ones, the version of which will allow you to receive Latest updates.
- If you are unable to enable updates on Windows XP, you can purchase new equipment.
Why are system updates needed?
Before April 2014, enabling automatic Windows XP updates meant constant receipt new software packages, which minimize system vulnerability and correct errors. But at the same time, a constant search for fresh software products significantly loads the computer processor, which leads to freezing and slowdown.
In general, updates are necessary to improve the system and increase its security level. Lack of installed updates most often leads to incorrect operation programs, built-in and peripheral elements. The development of software, drivers and other modules requires developers to respond as quickly as possible to introduce additional programs and changes in the OS.
How to Get the Latest Windows XP Updates by Fixing the Registry
For those users who are accustomed to old version operating system and do not want to upgrade to more modern ones, it is especially important to run the Windows XP update. This step was made possible thanks to the existence of a special operating system based on Windows XP and designed for self-service systems, cash registers and ATMs - Windows Embedded POSReady.
Users personal computers did not have the rights to directly install updates on Windows XP intended for Windows POS, to your OS. To download the latest updates for Windows XP follow the instructions:
- First, go to the registry editor by pressing the Win+R key combinations.
- Open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\ key in an editor.
- Then you need to create in this section subsection.
- On the free field on the right, click RMB. In the Menu, select the New section and click DWORD Value.
- To make all Windows XP updates available, restart your computer. After this, the computer will be perceived by Windows Update as a POS device.
Microsoft ended support for Windows XP on April 8th. Computers running this OS no longer receive automatic updates and security patches. Thus, the system becomes vulnerable to attacks if critical vulnerabilities are discovered.
Nevertheless, Windows users XP may still receive updates despite the end of official support.
It was published on the German forum interesting trick. The fact is that Windows XP can be configured in such a way that for Windows services Update it will be identified as Windows Embedded POSReady 2009. By performing a simple manipulation, XP users can seriously improve the security of their computers.
The differences between Windows XP and Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 are small, so even if you install POSReady updates on XP, your computer will still be protected.
Let us quote an excerpt from Microsoft document, describing the difference between the two systems:
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 contains the following features:
File Write Protection Filter (FBWF), which helps protect the system partition from being write-protected by redirecting all write requests to protected volumes to the overlay cache;
USB Boot, which allows installation from USB devices;
Office applications are not licensed to run in POSReady. POSReady does not contain help files. Both systems use the same management software.
There is another important difference. While support for Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014, support for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 will continue until April 9, 2019. Thus, XP users will be able to receive updates for 5 years, unless, of course, Windows blocks this opportunity.
Let's describe the steps that need to be taken to ensure that Windows Update treats XP as an Embedded version.
Call context menu and create a new one Text Document. Name the document whatever you like and change the extension to .reg. Select a file, click right button mouse and select the "edit" option.
Copy and paste the following code in Notepad and then save the file:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
"Installed"=dword:00000001
Double-click on the file and apply the changes. Restart your computer and check for updates again. Several new updates should already be available for download.
Keep in mind that Microsoft can block this feature in various ways, but it's still worth a try this option, if in currently your system is not updated at all.
Translation . Based on materials from the Internet portal Softpedia
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Set of updates for Windows XP SP3 Rus x86. Key Feature set is the presence of the same updates that UpdatePack-XPSP3-Rus contains. Additionally, updates are included for those products that are part of the operating system: Windows Media Player 9-11 and Internet Explorer 6-8, as well as fixes for localization errors. Installation possible full versions IE8 and WMP11, additional programs and updates; all details in FAQ.
System requirements:
Windows XP SP3 Rus x86
Torrent Updates for Windows XP - UpdatePack-XPSP3-Rus Live 11/17/20 in detail:
List of updates:
Content
Changes in version 11/17/20:
·Added KB4047206 from Windows XP Embedded (IE8, replaces KB4040685)
·Added KB4047211 from Windows XP Embedded (replaces KB4042067)
·Added KB4048968 from Windows XP Embedded (replaces KB972270)
·Added KB4048970 from Windows XP Embedded (replaces KB4042120)
·Added KB4050795 from Windows XP Embedded (replaces KB4042007, with SSE2 support)
· Adobe Flash 27.0.0.187 ActiveX & Plugin
Mini-FAQ:
Q: How can you automate the process of installing a set of updates as much as possible?
A: To do this, you can use the following keys or combinations thereof:
·Key /reboot For automatic reboot, if needed.
·Key /S for completely quiet installation no windows or messages. Case matters.
·Key /silent for a passive installation - progress is visible, but the installation is completely automatic.
·Key /backup retains the ability to remove updates without it backups are not done.
·Key /noflash skips installation of newer one Adobe versions Flash.
Q: Where can I find the installation log?
A: The update installation protocol is written to a file %WinDir%\UpdatePack.log. It can also be viewed in the dialog box after installation.
Q: How can you execute your programs or tweaks?
A: For this purpose there are two batch file, which can be used to execute any external commands:
·If there is a UpdatePackStart.cmd- it will be executed before installing updates, UpdatePackFinish.cmd- after.
·By default, console windows will be shown. To hide them, the first line in cmd-file must begin with " :hide" (without quotes).
Update set tracks exit code cmd-files, in case a reboot is necessary. This code is 3010 (command exit 3010).
Q: Is it possible to automatically install Service Pack 3?
A: If there is a file WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-RUS.exe in the same folder and SP1/SP2 is installed on the system, then SP3 will be offered for installation.
Q: What if some of the updates are already installed on the system?
A: Everything is correct installed updates will be skipped and only the necessary ones will be installed.
Q: Is it possible to install IE8 and WMP11 using the update set itself?
A: The following options are available for this:
·To install IE8, run the set with the key /ie8, or add a word ie8 to any part of the package file name (for example UpdatePackLive ie8.exe).
·To install WMP11, place the file wmp11-windowsxp-x86-ru-ru.exe in the folder with the set.
·If you want to apply your tweaks after installing IE8 or WMP11, place the files in the folder with the set
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