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What is with most jobs requiring XP? - Stymied

Posted: Dec 07, 2011

XP is outdated and no longer available to purchase or supported by Microsoft as per my understanding.

Isn't Windows 7 the norm now? I can understand not wanting 64-bit systems for their platforms.... but ONLY XP ??

Jobs requiring XP - kel

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Most of the time it is the fault of the hospital being unwilling to update their system so it will interface with the newer operating systems.

If you go to a computer repair shop, they may have an old CPU they could sell you with XP on it. This is what I did. If it's a well paying job, it is worth it. Good luck!

Windows XP - Old Hand

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You can also purchase a copy of Windows XP on ebay for very little money. You can download service Pack 3 from Microsoft, and updates are still available.

Go to tigerdirect.com -great refurbished XP computers - Economicaltoo

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I bought a dual processor, 2 gig for less than $200 back in April. I haven't had any issues. I love tigerdirect.com!!!

Craig's list - SM

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I bought a real good XP refurbish on Craig's list and am saving my windows & for personal use and for the day we get upgraded. Just another option.

The norm differs by industry/circumstances - Windows 7 is default for new computers, but

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there is a total OS design break between Windows Vista/7 and XP, with little backwards compatibility, and almost every sane IT department skipped a Vista upgrade.

Moving to Windows 7 means totally rewriting and/or buying new a whole pile of software. As long as a company has more applicants than it needs who can deal with XP, they don't have much incentive to take on the expense and headaches of an OS upgrade. Plus, as noted, hospitals are always 2 or 3 generations behind on OS upgrades, largely because they are always loaded with old legacy systems and rolling out a new OS and getting everything to talk to it is a monumental undertaking for them.

It could be worse. Some MTSOs were still only hiring people with WP DOS skills years into the Windows era.

You can buy Windows 7 with XP interface. sm - anon

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I looked into a new Dell PC and that was an option. I'm not sure if its 32 or 64 bit. You can also purchase the software yourself (pricey) but read the fine print on the box because your PC has to meet certain parameters for it to work properly. Again, you can consult your local (mom and pop) PC shop who might be able to advise you. Hope this was helpful.

XP Interface & 32/64 Bit Programs - Too Pooped to Compute

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It's true that Windows 7 has an XP compatibility function BUT the account I do has four different sets of software, and NONE of them work even with the XP compatibility.

So before you go spend money on a new computer or upgrading to Windows 7, check with the IT people first.

Another thing to watch out for is 32/64 bit programs. Most MT programs will not work on a 64 bit program, even if they are Windows 7 compatible. A lot of them require a 32-bit program, and it's really hard to find a new computer with 32-bit. Your best bet is to upgrade an older computer to the 32-bit version of 7 in this instance.

So again, check with the IT people and be very careful what you purchase, it could be an expensive mistake. Hope this helps. :)

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