14 DAY TRIAL // Despite the release of Windows 9, which is expected to take place in early October, people are still talking about the previous versions of the operating system, including the old Windows XP, which no longer receives updates and security patches from Microsoft.
As far as Redmond is concerned, all users should move from Windows XP to a newer release as soon as possible, but those who are still running the platform prefer to wait for an alternative.
As some of our readers might recall, many asked for a Windows XP Second Edition, one that would come with improvements in terms of stability and performance, but also with a more modern look and additional visual tweaks.
Of course, Microsoft has no intention to launch such a project and it actually wants Windows XP to disappear completely as soon as possible, as the company needs to bring more users to its modern operating systems, including Windows 8 and very soon Windows 9.
What would Windows XP Second Edition be like?
Back in March, when we first reported about such an idea, we cited one of the users who explained that Windows XP Second Edition could be a breath of fresh air for those with old PCs.
The problem is that Microsoft does not like old PCs and wants customers to purchase new ones running modern Windows and thus keep the industry alive.
Here’s what the user said about his own idea of Windows XP Second Edition:
“I personally would love to have a Windows XP second edition. I love the Windows XP user interface, everything about it. Also your Enterprise consumers use Windows XP and are holding on to it because their software is dependent on it.”
“Home Users love it because it is simple to use and is still fun to use. I love it for all of these reasons, plus I love how resource friendly it is and how simple it is to use. I am an advanced Windows user, and when Windows 8 came out, it confused me a lot because the UI was different.”
“If you were to create an XP second edition, I'm sure your customers would buy up 200 million or more licenses in the first few months. I know i would buy them for all of my current computers. I have windows XP in a Virtual machine and I see why everyone loves it. So please create a windows XP second edition.”
Windows 9 comes to the rescue
Windows 9 is expected to tackle many of the issues that Windows users have recently reported, so Microsoft will bring back a Start menu, a desktop version of Cortana, and options to run Metro apps right on the desktop.
At the same time, multiple desktops will also be available in Windows 9, together with a new Internet Explorer version and other minor tweaks supposed to improve the overall experience with the OS.
And still, Windows 9 won’t help kill Windows XP too much because the OS won’t be directly aimed at those running Windows XP. Its hardware requirements will most likely be very similar to Windows 8’s, so deploying it on a computer currently powered by XP won’t be possible.