[RASMB] Windows XP - unsupported from April 2014

Fri Apr 4 08:26:21 PDT 2014

Hello all,

We have a lot of kit that can't be "upgraded" for one reason or
another. Our IT Department has set up a separate sub-net with no
direct internet access for PCs in this situation. It makes data
transfer a little clunkier, and doesn't solve the security issues
completely, but so far (early days) it is a satisfactory
compromise.

All the best,

Andrew

On 04/04/2014 15:57, Laue, Thomas wrote:
> Hi all-
> I will strongly second Glen's e-mail.
> Going from XP to either Win 7 or 8 can be a nightmare due to changes in
> hardware drivers, changes to how threading is done and changes in how
> the operating system handles user access control.
> Microsoft's stopping support on Win XP, while not a surprise, is a huge
> problem. A majority of instruments run on XP (95% of ATMs use it), and
> everyone is floundering with how to handle the problem.
> Best to all-
> Tom
>
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> *From:* rasmb-bounces at list.rasmb.org [rasmb-bounces at list.rasmb.org] on
> behalf of Glen Ramsay [glen at avivbiomedical.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 03, 2014 3:34 PM
> *To:* Perkins, Stephen; rasmb at list.rasmb.org
> *Subject:* Re: [RASMB] Windows XP - unsupported from April 2014
>
> Dear RASMB Folks:
>
> Experience is proving that updating to Windows 7 is more complicated
> than desired.  Although the Windows updater may run, or the Windows
> System 7 Update Advisor
> <http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20> may say an
> update is possible, the needs of the analog-to-digit (A/D) boards inside
> the computer may exceed what Windows checks for.  Therefore, there could
> be problems after the Windows 7 update.
>
> The A/D board manufacturer suggests using computers that have approved
> by the computer manufacturer for Windows 7.  Anything less than this may
> not work.  The computer model can be obtained from a label on the
> chassis, or from a screen display during the boot-up. Searching the
> computer manufacturer's web site for that model will show the drivers
> and other software support.  If Windows 7 is not listed, then the
> ability to support the updated A/D drivers is in doubt.
>
> If an update is not possible, then the options are to continue churning
> on with Windows XP, or replacing the computer.  Please, do not try
> "upgrading" with a used computer: this approach is prone to inheriting
> the problems from another time.
>
> Aviv's policy is to try to support our products for as long as
> possible.  Unfortunately, events beyond our control may age-out older
> technology.  If you have any questions, or need help, then please feel
> free to contact us.
>
> Sincerely,
> Glen
>
>
> At 08:50 AM 3/19/2014, Perkins, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Dear RASMB-ers
>>
>> In my institution, we have been emailed by our central IT Department
>> about the termination of Windows XP support from April 2014.
>> Apparently if we are to continue with Windows XP on our AUC machines,
>> we have to register these networked Windows XP machines with our
>> central IT. Understandably, we are being advised by our IT to migrate
>> to Windows 7 if possible.
>>
>> We have emailed Beckman-Coulter several times. We have not been
>> successful so far in finding out whether we can upgrade our PC’s on
>> our two XL-I machines to Windows 7, although the inquiry is with the
>> Beckman engineers. Does anyone know whether this is possible, yet
>> leave our AUC machines operational?
>>
>> A Chief Engineer from Beckman USA did however point out that Beckman
>> has enough Win XP licences to cover itself for the next five years. So
>> they will support Win XP software.
>>
>> For the FDS, Glen Ramsay has already confirmed that we can upgrade to
>> 32-bit Windows 7 on the AVIV-provided PC.
>>
>> Thoughts will be most welcome
>>
>> All the best to everyone – we really enjoyed the Tokyo meeting –
>> especially that late-night bar at sea level!
>>
>> Steve Perkins and Jayesh Gor
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