> WinXP registration servers _are_ still available, and that the
> update servers are also functioning

If true, that suggests I could get a clean drive and install a modern
XP on it, to use now or later. But it will never be patched any more
than it already is because of the end of support

If that's an O/S that for example never sees the web or another PC
then it should be quite secure and stable for many years to come

Joe
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