Zarathustra[H]
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Why upgrade from XP when it works??
Uhh, do you know anything about computer security at all?
It is an absolutely moronic idea to have ANY computer connected to a network after its OS has stopped receiving security patches. It's pretty much guaranteed that eventually you will fall victim to an unpatched 0-day, and it will happen MUCH faster than you think.
Furthermore, XP was less secure than the more modern alternatives, even before the end of support. UAC - as hated as it was when it was first launched with Vista, brought Unix-like user accounts and security to Windows, and was a HUGE leap for security.
There are a few cardinal rules when it comes to computer security that EVERYONE should follow regardless of platform (yes, including Mac and Linux)
1.) NEVER run a operating system that is no longer receiving security support, unless you plan on having it completely disconnected from any network.
2.) ALWAYS keep all your software up to date. Most exploits come from installed software and plugins, not from the operating system itself.
3.) Never work directly in an administrator account. Set up a limited user account for your day to day stuff, and have a separate admin account only used for computer maintenance. (and never ever ever disable UAC on windows.)
4.) Run anti-malware and antivirus software. YES, even on OSX and Linux. A firewall isn't a bad idea either.