"Buying A Cheap Used Computer"

[Roberts]

If you are worried about the security, manually connect to the internet only when you want to connect to the efile servers.
Just because Microsoft stops updating XP doesn't mean it will all of a sudden become significantly more vulnerable.

The XP software isn't what would become vulnerable, it is your JAVA, sql server, and .net version that would become vulnerable over time. Those likely aren't getting the updates for security like you think they are already. If you are running an older wireless printer, you are 10x more vulnerable right now than you'd be post XP servicing.

[John of PA]

Thank you Robert, good points.

[Chief]

Used computer

Black Bart, spend you money at Haband instead You will get more happiness with the things you can buy for your self and your loved ones. The heck with computers. Go back to pencils and pens. Add the Kings English. The Dollar General Stores have some delicious spicy scracklins and pork skins. Eat a few and drink some sweet iced tea With sweet and low and splenda. Your gut will feel full. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.