Windows Scaremongering
Don't fall for the scaremongering. It really does not matter what
version of Windows you are using (XP? Win7? Win8? etc), the security
updates are STILL coming FOR FREE forever. Think about it. What's the
alternative for Microsoft? If they let millions of users catch viruses,
they will lose all of their user base, as that will be the time when
everyone will switch to Linux... So, it is in THEIR interest to provide
free and hassle-free security upgrades for ALL of their previous OSs.
So, never fall for the fearmongering that "if you don't give us money
and/or don't update you will be in danger". No, you won't. Or if indeed,
your Windows OS becomes unusable, switch to Linux, it is easy and
finally you will be free of the gangster mafia which tried to keep you
hooked against your own will.
So: just keep whatever system you are using and you are used to. There are two paths: either it will keep working safely and soundly like before, and Microsoft will keep your system safe in the background with silent security updates, no need to do anything, no need to pay, no need to waste time and effort with it. Or, if they stop keeping your system safe and sound, switch to Linux.
If you don't know how to switch to Linux, contact me in private. Maybe later I will post and article about this topic on the main page... for now, please at writeme dot email.