XP generally outperforms Vista in productivity tasks. Vista shows better file copy performance, especially with complete transfers. Vista's DWM consumes less energy than XP's window manager. Vista performs better on medium-sized network packets
Disable automatic restart in System Properties if error text is illegible. Boot into Safe Mode by pressing F8 before Windows logo appears. Use Easy Recovery Essentials for boot configuration issues
Lync 2010 requires Windows 7, Vista, or XP SP3. Installation requires choosing between 32-bit or 64-bit installer
Windows XP ended extended support in April 2014. XP lacks security updates and technical support from Microsoft. Windows 10 offers faster performance and new features
Windows XP has reached end of life stage with no significant security patches. Modern drivers and hardware won't work with outdated XP. Running XP as sole OS is not recommended due to security risks
Browser-based Windows emulators allow running different operating systems on one device. Emulators can be used for nostalgia, education, or testing purposes. Most emulators work as virtual machines for installing compatible software