New Windows 7 users who have held on to XP are particularly vulnerable to compatibility issues. XP Mode virtualization can ease the pain of transition.

A recent experiment showed what happens when a computer running Windows XP goes online today.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 have a compatibility option to run programs that are compatible with Windows XP.

PC enthusiasts looking to grab an early copy of Windows XP may be in for a big surprise: Many will need more computing horsepower to run the operating system.

This was also the age of Windows XP, and there was one theme that exclusively came with the Media Center version of Windows XP called 'Royale', which was what I installed on my gaming PC.

That approach obviously means moving on from Windows XP, either to a new version of Windows or even a completely different platform. But what does the future hold for your trusty old PC?

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On April 8th, Microsoft will officially cut off support, service, and security updates for Windows XP. It's been a long time coming, but depending on ...

I have the Dell-branded Windows XP installation disc that came with it, and I was wondering—can I use it to format and install XP on the Windows 2000 PC?

My wife is using a long-in-the-tooth Windows XP machine. With the upcoming demise of XP, she needs a new PC. She does mostly genealogy, web browsing, email and general office-type tasks. I am ...