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I\u2019m writing this post to address the issue of running a piece of hardware, specifically a Rimage printer or disc publisher<\/a>, that will not work with newer versions of Windows like 7 or 8. Typically these are printers like the Everest II<\/a>, Everest III or PrismPlus<\/a>. Or older embedded systems like 5100n, 5300n<\/a>, 6100n, 7100n<\/a> and 8100n.<\/p>\nOf course equipment manufacturers are using the end of XP support as a gold ticket to sell you new, expensive equipment. This can be frustrating and very costly if your current systems are performing just fine as-is.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to keep using Windows XP while keeping your PC safe:<\/p>\n
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- Stop using Internet Explorer 8 \u2013 switch to the latest Mozilla Firefox or Chrome browser.<\/li>\n
- Purchase a current Anti-Virus subscription from one of the big players \u2013 Most of these companies have guaranteed support through 2016.<\/li>\n
- Stop using Outlook Express for your email.<\/li>\n
- Upgrade from Office XP or Office 2003 \u2013 neither are supported anymore.<\/li>\n
- Remove Insecure Software and applications like Java and Flash(if you don\u2019t need any more).<\/li>\n
- Disconnect the XP PC from your Network if you can. If not make sure your XP PC(s) do not have administrator rights. Only use a limited account for these XP systems.<\/li>\n
- Run XP on a virtual machine (but, if an application needs direct access to a piece of hardware, it may not work).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Have any questions about running disc duplicators or printers on XP? Contact us at 952-944-0083 x-22. Ask for Kevin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I\u2019m writing this post to address the issue of running a piece of hardware, specifically a Rimage printer or disc publisher, that will not work with newer versions of Windows like 7 or 8. Typically these are printers like the … Continue reading