replacing XP OS - some advice please

[pruetrading]

XP is ending updates and support in early April, so I need to replace it.  Currently I run automatic operating system updates and use Trend Micro Maximum Security titanium, with XP security protection disabled (I think..). 

But Windows 8.1 has so many bells and whistles that I just won't use - I have an older computer that I use just for eBay, photo editing and email, I don't need touchscreen and support for latest apps etc.  I don't really want to upgrade my computer either, its fine for the basic things that I do, though a bit slow sometimes. We already have other faster computers in the house

Can anyone advise me if I can get away with using an earlier Windows operating system than 8.1? 

Thanks for any help

[harley_babes_hoard]

Lol at above spelling, sorry I suck at typing on the phone.

[padi*0409]

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@amber-eyed-girl wrote:

Cool.

but you would have had security patches in those years.

not advocating any course either way, just information 🙂

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Ambs, I've still got a patch on my rear, should I upgrade it???

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