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23. Yes, it looks very similar
Tue Sep 30, 2014, 02:59 AM
Sep 2014

There is also virtual XP Pro that you can download and run on a Windows 7 Professional computer (as well as the Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise versions but not the plain Windows 7 version) that it will work on.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

A friend downloaded it and is running it but said it was sluggish. However, if you could manage to get it to work, you wouldn't need a new printer, etc. I don't know for sure but it could be worth a try.

I'll kick us off: Use a anti-virus and anti-malware program steve2470 Mar 2014 #1
I had microsoft essentials on another computer for a few years on another computer butterfly77 Mar 2014 #6
ok try Malwarebytes and Spybot Search and Destroy nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #7
Will do.. butterfly77 Mar 2014 #8
I would run them once a week to be safe or keep them running all the time nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #9
Thank you for the mention of Spybot Search. Will try it. n/t truedelphi Sep 2014 #17
For those like me, this is great. Keep up the good work and thank you. n/t Paper Roses Mar 2014 #2
A few of my safety practices. TygrBright Mar 2014 #3
Where do you get a script blocker? truedelphi Sep 2014 #18
Depends on what browser you use. With Firefox, I use NoScript. TygrBright Sep 2014 #20
This looks like a good cyber-security site steve2470 Mar 2014 #4
2 more sites steve2470 Mar 2014 #5
I have several old computers CountAllVotes Mar 2014 #10
Thanking you for offering up help for my older computers. truedelphi Sep 2014 #19
XP Pro CountAllVotes Sep 2014 #21
Does the Windows Seven have a desk-top look like XP does? truedelphi Sep 2014 #22
Yes, it looks very similar CountAllVotes Sep 2014 #23
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