  Since MS is discontinuing support of XP in a couple of months, how can I access the Vista that is already installed on my laptop?  Would I still be able to get into XP after I do that? Also, if I use a couple of security programs, would it be safe to keep using XP?  I have MalwareBytes, Spyware Blaster, and Glary Utilities already on.  I also have Microsoft Security Essentials but they won't be updating that, either.  I would prefer to keep using XP if possible and safe. Thank you. Sheryl   Sheryl it is not safe to continue using XP. It is now 3 versions of security behind and when it no longer receives updates it will be even more vulnerable. Vista is not already installed on your laptop if you have XP. I assume you have a Windows Vista license with downgrade rights to Windows XP. This was a special case for business customers and although Dell sent out both Reinstallation DVDs which both state already installed on your computer. Only XP is installed on your computer. You should clean install Windows Vista on your computer by following my Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean Install of Windows Vista: [URL] Upgrading via "upgrade" will likely lead to severe loss in system performance and is not recommended.  
Since MS is discontinuing support of XP in a couple of months, how can I access the Vista that is already installed on my laptop?  Would I still be able to get into XP after I do that? Also, if I use a couple of security programs, would it be safe to keep using XP?  I have MalwareBytes, Spyware Blaster, and Glary Utilities already on.  I also have Microsoft Security Essentials but they won't be updating that, either.  I would prefer to keep using XP if possible and safe. Thank you. Sheryl  
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