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The World Still Loves Windows XP 15 Years After Its Launch


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Windows XP remains the world's third most popular desktop OS

 

Believe it or not, Windows XP is still powering 7.44 percent of the world’s computers, even though it’s already 15 years old and it no longer receives support since April 2014.

 

NetMarketShare data reveals that in March 2017, Windows XP dropped approximately 1 percent from the previous month, but remained the third most popular desktop operating system in the world after Windows 7 and Windows 10.

 

Truth be told, the decline of Windows XP seems to happen at a faster pace these days, but this ancient operating system somehow sticks around despite the obvious risks of running a platform that no longer receives security updates from its vendor.

 

The evolution of Windows XP’s market share shows that even though it has already reached end of support, it remains the preferred choice for an important share of users, with some months even bringing a substantial increase in market share.

 

Months of recovery


Back in July 2016, for example, Windows XP posted growth from 9.78 percent to 10.34 percent, while a new recovery was experienced in late 2016 when it registered increases for two consecutive months from 8.63 percent to 9.17 percent.

 

According to Microsoft’s estimates, there are 1.5 billion Windows PCs out there, so if these figures are accurate, it means there are more than 111 million computers still running Windows XP.

 

This is worrying to say the least, especially because many of them are being used by governments, departments, organizations or agencies across the world, with such systems often being spotted in airports, police stations, or hospitals.

 

Without a doubt, Windows XP won’t disappear overnight, but hopefully, no other increase in market share would be experienced in the coming months and the gradual decline would accelerate.

 

As for the reasons why Windows XP remains so popular these days, it’s mostly because upgrading to a newer operating system is seen as either a too expensive move for companies, as hardware upgrades are also needed, or because its successors aren’t considered worthy alternatives for home users.

 

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7 minutes ago, CrAKeN said:

 

As for the reasons why Windows XP remains so popular these days, it’s mostly because upgrading to a newer operating system is seen as either a too expensive move for companies, as hardware upgrades are also needed, or because its successors aren’t considered worthy alternatives for home users.

 

May I say, "hardware upgrades" in many cases means an altogether NEW COMPUTER or maybe buying a secondhand computer where you are not sure about it's real conditions. Also you might need new SATA hard drives to replace old IDE in your old computer, a new scanner because old one doesn't have drivers for you new OS, eventually you can't find a driver for your smartphone, maybe you need a new USB 3.0 card, you shoud dump that graphic card you bought for your XP and now it's not compatible with new hardware etc. etc..

Actually, I feel that 7.44% is maybe somewhat low and real numbers might be higher considering XP in some poorer countries and specially China, where, I understand, Windows XP still has a huge number of users.

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I don't necessarily LOVE Windows XP, it's just that newer versions of Windows have too many changes and annoyances that I don't want. I use XP for work also, and I am much more productive on it.

 

People on the internet can stop trying to talk me into an "upgrade". It is only a waste of your breath. Microsoft gave me Windows 10 Pro 64-bit for free in the Windows insider program. It runs as intended on my fast hardware but I'd still rather use Windows XP.

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Bogdan Popa the windows editor  for sofpedia dont have no sense of loyalty he does one post promoting windows 7 , one post promoting XP  ,  and 2 or 3 post promoting windows 10 and a post on how  Android  has took over Windows  , Talk about sending out mixed signals , While I love Linux just like Microsoft do I have been mostly Loyal to Windows since 2001 and to upgrading New OS  since 2011 not because I'm a fan boy . It's because I dont find no OS that can offer me the user experience I get on Windows.  I'm not going to  use another OS  a 100% of the time and take away my choices too  just to say I endorse something. I believe in freedom of choice like I dont care that millions still use XP , Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 as long as I dont have too. :P

http://news.softpedia.com/editors/browse/bogdan-popa

 

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Also, Popa still does not seem to understand that many XP users are indeed keeping their systems up-to-date with security patches. Many point-of-sale systems like auto teller machines etc. run an embedded version of XP that is still updated until 2019. From what I've experienced the patches are fully compatible to the Home/Pro versions, and very stable.

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He dont understand alot of things He is still  stuck in the past  were he thinks Microsoft  still hates Linux  when this was the old Microsoft .  The CEO in there now dont hate Linux, Android or Apple they  make money from all platforms They make money from Linux  from  Microsoft Azure the guy who was lead dev for Oracle Linux  works for Microsoft and Microsoft belongs and donates to Linux  . Also they own a Company that make mobile apps for IOS  and Android .

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Conley Powell

     I have yet to see any numbers on the "security threat" to XP. As for me, I've never had any malware problems whatsoever.

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