Malwarebytes runs when you decide to update and run it. Not entirely accurate. There are versions of Malwarebytes...as in Malwarebytes Anti Malware Pro - v.2.0.1.1004...that I can personally attest does the following quite efficiently for a one time charge of $24.95 when I purchased it in 2011: "What it does for you Detects and protects against malware in real-time Blocks hacking and phishing attempts Schedules automatic scanning Offers three flexible scanning modes How it works for you Anti-Malware/Anti-Spyware Malicious website blocking Real-time protection Heuristic detection Integrated Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit Hyper Scan mode Scan/Database update scheduler Integrated Malwarebytes Chameleon Advanced malware removal Antivirus compatibility" I suggest you may wish to give it a look at: https://helpdesk.malwarebytes.org/forums HTH Anne

When evaluating software or hardware, it makes sense to ignore the popular press, especially the tech blogs and to an extent, consumer opinion. Change is difficult for us humans and the early reviews of XP bear it out. Below is a snapshot of cnet's Windows XP review back in 2001. I got to this page using the web archive. Note that cnet bemoans the fact that a user can only load XP on one computer. Really cnet? And note user opinions: 48% disliked XP after its first several months. Microsoft was roundly criticized for not having an OS that would work across all platforms: computer, tablet and mobile phone. Now Win 8 is negatively reviewed for not having a start button. Anyone remember when the criticism was that Windows had a start button? I use Win7 home premium on this computer and Win7 Pro on my daytrading rig. The next computer I buy will have Windows 8. I am sure it will be fine. Here is a link that might be useful: XP back then

No you do not need it with XP For anyone interested here is a review of Classic Shell to help you understand it better.

What I've read and understand... windows automatic updates installs the store item for you to decide to install or not from the store the 8.1 upgrade. I assume it will be much like 8.1 preview and if it errors on the live login it defaults to a local non email login. Many were using felonious email account names just for that purpose. 8.1 preview you can right click folders and/or files and tell it skydrive or not or both by save local copy. Which I use the local copy only on things I use frequently. I would hope the final 8.1 will do that save local copy automatically for a few days unless manually checked or marked not to.. They're still not finished with 8.1 final. So nobody knows the changes we will see on Oct 18 ,... probably as an upgrade to the RTm and download intergrated install withl at 8.1 upgrade or fresh iso upgrade last moment download install. This post was edited by mikie on Thu, Sep 26, 13 at 23:45