Microsoft warns against registry hack that allows Windows XP updates
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TheDeeGee
They should have pulled the plug on XP all together.
People been given time enough to upgrade.
rl66
it's like the dx10 hack on XP: it work but M$ cannot support it... almost normal position.
CrazY_Milojko
My experience/impressions with this Windows XP update registry tweaks here
rl66
AsiJu
"Embedded POSReady 2009"
meaning it's readily a Piece Of Sh*t... har har!
Extraordinary
Of course they warn against it, how else will they get millions from companies for continued support
Veeshush
I tried it a few days ago, it works: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/how-to-update-windows-xp-after-end-of-support.364219/
Security Update for WEPOS and POSReady 2009 (KB2926765)
Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for WEPOS and POSReady 2009 (KB2953522)
Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 on Windows Server 2003 (KB2932079)
I wouldn't rely on it to keep an XP box secure though. You're better off just locking your system down and using a browser that isn't IE.
schmidtbag
So.... MS thinks you'll remain MORE secure on an officially unsupported OS than a hacked version designed to keep up in an environment where hacking, malware, and thievery is more likely to happen (compared to at home)? I know they're desperate to get people to leave XP alone but this is ridiculous.
JulesCools
They are in effect publicising the availability of continued updates, why would they do that?
Fender178
If I were using XP I would just use a different Web browser than IE8.
Also another reason why MS says to avoid this update hack is because the updates might not be 100% compatible and could cause a problem. Because of different code in the kernel. Xp Vs Windows Embedded POS Ready 2009 vs Server 2003.
Denial
tsunami231
ManofGod
POSReady 2009 is a heavily locked down OS designed specifically for Point of Sale Ready machines. Seems just like on most other forums, those who know the least about this yell the loudest.
XP updates are dead. POS Ready 2009 and XP are 2 different OS's. Of course, it is your computer, do whatever you want, just do not come crying to Microsoft when you broke your machine with a non compatible update.
Bleib