vista 2008

[amazingkevin]

do i need to change an operating system? I can't get updates for quit a while from micro soft.

[Fab4]

Hi Kevin:

On one of my computers (have several) I still have Vista

I also have  WindowsXP that does the same thing as far as no updates

you are right about not getting updates, these OS (operating system) are dinosaurs

For me, it still does what I need it to do but if you find that you can't do a few things

then yes you should get another computer with a newer OS

Windows 7 or the dreaded Windows 10 -

personally, when the time comes I'll be looking at a Mac computer

Good Luck

Fab4

[rjweb]

It's time to move on, an apple a day will keep the computer dr away, RJ

[Woodmaster1]

If it's not broken don't fix it. I would not change anything until you absolutely have to.

[amazingkevin]

20 hours ago, Fab4 said:

Hi Kevin:

On one of my computers (have several) I still have Vista

I also have  WindowsXP that does the same thing as far as no updates

you are right about not getting updates, these OS (operating system) are dinosaurs

For me, it still does what I need it to do but if you find that you can't do a few things

then yes you should get another computer with a newer OS

Windows 7 or the dreaded Windows 10 -

personally, when the time comes I'll be looking at a Mac computer

Good Luck

Fab4

Great info I'd hate to not be on SSV ever.

[amazingkevin]

15 hours ago, rjweb said:

It's time to move on, an apple a day will keep the computer dr away, RJ

I wish i had the money to do all i need to do.Don't even know if hitting the lotto would take care of my needs,lol

[NC Scroller]

I had an almost 40 career in computers and information technology.  If you are using it to store patterns and connect to this site or browsing the web you can keep on doing it until it dies. Just remember that when it dies whatever data you have stored on it will be lost unless you have it backed up.  HOWEVER if you are using it to store personal records, do online banking, make online purchases, do your taxes, balance your check book, etc then replace it.  Many updates are security related and protect you from hackers.

Just my two cents.

[amazingkevin]

On 8/22/2017 at 3:56 AM, Fab4 said:

Hi Kevin:

On one of my computers (have several) I still have Vista

I also have  WindowsXP that does the same thing as far as no updates

you are right about not getting updates, these OS (operating system) are dinosaurs

For me, it still does what I need it to do but if you find that you can't do a few things

then yes you should get another computer with a newer OS

Windows 7 or the dreaded Windows 10 -

personally, when the time comes I'll be looking at a Mac computer

Good Luck

Fab4

well which ever comes first money or another computer,Thanks for the info.

[amazingkevin]

On 8/22/2017 at 8:37 AM, rjweb said:

It's time to move on, an apple a day will keep the computer dr away, RJ

Sounds about right,lol

[amazingkevin]

On 8/22/2017 at 8:52 AM, Woodmaster1 said:

If it's not broken don't fix it. I would not change anything until you absolutely have to.

That's the plan!Thanks!

[amazingkevin]

On 8/23/2017 at 5:21 AM, NC Scroller said:

I had an almost 40 career in computers and information technology.  If you are using it to store patterns and connect to this site or browsing the web you can keep on doing it until it dies. Just remember that when it dies whatever data you have stored on it will be lost unless you have it backed up.  HOWEVER if you are using it to store personal records, do online banking, make online purchases, do your taxes, balance your check book, etc then replace it.  Many updates are security related and protect you from hackers.

Just my two cents.

Best advice yet,Thanks friend!