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Microsoft warns against registry hack that allows Windows XP updates
Officially, Microsoft stopped releasing automatic public updates for Windows XP over a month ago after over 12 years. Now a registry hack has been found that, when placed in the OS, allows it to continue receiving updates. By making a few changes in the registry of XP, the hack basically tricks the automatic update servers at Microsoft into thinking the OS is Windows Embedded POSReady 2009.
The OS is based on Windows XP Service Pack 3 and it will continue to get security updates from Microsoft until April 2019.
Now Microsoft is publicly warning folks against using this method to update their machines. Microsoft has released a statement to ZDnet warning users to not use this hack. The company says this will likely do more harm than good.
The security updates that could be installed are intended for Windows Embedded and Windows Server 2003 customers and do not fully protect Windows XP customers. Windows XP customers also run a significant risk of functionality issues with their machines if they install these updates, as they are not tested against Windows XP.
We have some instructions on the topic here.
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#4827227 Posted on: 05/28/2014 10:05 AM
it's like the dx10 hack on XP: it work but M$ cannot support it... almost normal position.
it's like the dx10 hack on XP: it work but M$ cannot support it... almost normal position.
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#4827228 Posted on: 05/28/2014 10:06 AM
My experience/impressions with this Windows XP update registry tweaks here
My experience/impressions with this Windows XP update registry tweaks here
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#4827230 Posted on: 05/28/2014 10:09 AM
They should have pulled the plug on XP all together.
People been given time enough to upgrade.
for the bank it wasn't possible as they have not released the tool fast enough (this is why most of the cash machine are still on XP). this is why M$ extand xp support on those.
They should have pulled the plug on XP all together.
People been given time enough to upgrade.
for the bank it wasn't possible as they have not released the tool fast enough (this is why most of the cash machine are still on XP). this is why M$ extand xp support on those.
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#4827321 Posted on: 05/28/2014 12:00 PM
"Embedded POSReady 2009"
meaning it's readily a Piece Of Sh*t... har har!
"Embedded POSReady 2009"
meaning it's readily a Piece Of Sh*t... har har!
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They should have pulled the plug on XP all together.
People been given time enough to upgrade.