Windows XP PC Maximum Runtime

[Leythos]

Every month there are updates that need a reboot to complete. I stand by
my statement. I assumed, since the OP used the term "PC" and not
"server" that we are discussing PCs, not servers.

And your inexperience shows here again - you don't have to apply updates
just because they are put out - you only need to install ones that
impact how you use the computer.

 

[Biju]

Dear All,
Thank You very much for your valuable inputs. I think I need to explain a
bit background of my question.
1) I plan to Run a PC + XP OS for doing some dedicated job. I can assure No
Updates(manual) or auto updates will take place since this one is isolated
from network. so we can ignore restart due to updates.
2) Yes we can ignore servers at this point in time. please consider only PC.
B regards,
Biju

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Dear All,
Thank You very much for your valuable inputs. I think I need to explain a
bit background of my question.
1) I plan to Run a PC + XP OS for doing some dedicated job. I can assure No
Updates(manual) or auto updates will take place since this one is isolated
from network. so we can ignore restart due to updates.
2) Yes we can ignore servers at this point in time. please consider only PC.

Once again, nobody can tell you with certainty how long it may run
without needing to be rebooted. Try it yourself under those
conditions, and see.

 

[John]

The XP updates this month (July) did *not* require a reboot here...

Regards
John ([email protected]) Remove the obvious to reply...

Oddly, they did on two of my three computers, but not on the third.


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John