You Can Update XP Using An OS Hack

Are you are still using Windows XP and do not have enough funds to buy a new system? It is obvious that with the Windows tech support for XP having officially ended, you can no longer update your OS either, which means you are doomed with an outdated operating system. But, as it turns out, if you know a little bit of computer programming, you can use a hacking trick and update your officially-retired Windows XP OS.

How does this work?

Though Microsoft officially shut down Windows tech support for Windows XP, it seems that XP support is still available for some of the embedded OS versions. It is interesting to note that some Windows XP embedded platforms were released a few years after the official release of XP platform and they are still in their extended support period.

For example, Windows XP embedded POSReady 2009 OS, as it is evident from the name itself, was released in 2009. The ten-year Microsoft tech support is available for this OS at present, which means that the Windows XP embedded POSReady 2009 OS will receive official security updates until 2019.

Interestingly, you can install Windows XP Embedded OS updates on Windows XP desktop OS too. This can be done if you use an OS hack to change the registry file indicating the OS version you are using. After you have made this change, you can go to the Windows Update server online and check for the latest security updates available.

The Windows Update server will then recognize your system running on Windows XP Embedded POSReady 2009 OS and will release the latest Microsoft security updates available for it. You just have to download and install them in your system manually. Be reminded that you cannot use the Windows Update function for installing these updates directly.

Microsoft is aware of this loophole and they have issued a statement warning XP users not to use this option for getting security updates for their computer. Of course, hacking your OS like this is never a smart idea. In addition, according to Microsoft, those security updates are designed for the XP Embedded operating systems alone and if you install them in your XP desktop OS, it might lead to many OS errors and problems.

So, this so-called clever idea might not be that clever after all. You should just upgrade to a new generation OS instead.

How To Fix The 0x745f2780 Error

Does the dialogue box read Svchost.exe -- application error the instruction at "0x745f2780" reference memory at "0x00000000" the memory could not be read? Well, the above error message is very common on Windows XP powered systems ,and is commonly associated with windows XP System Update.
The Fix
Shutting down the system will be something that many will consider. However, shutting the error prompt or the dialogue box will make the system hang up. So, what next? Resetting Windows update is something that you can try to fix the errors. Follow the instructions below to fix 0x745f2780 error. Windows tech support instructions to fix 0x745f2780 error

Instructions

• Launch the Start menu by clicking in the bottom left corner of the home screen window. This will make the Start menu to pop up.
• Select the My computer option from the Start menu pop up. Alternatively, you can find the My computer shortcut icon in the home screen window.
• Right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties option from the drop down menu. This will open the System Properties dialog box.
• Move the cursor and select the Automatic Updates tab located on top of the System Properties dialog box.
• The selection will give you Automatic Updates interface screen.
• Check in the label next to the Turn off Automatic Updates option. Once done with the updating, hit the OK button located on the bottom.
• Restart your computer. Wait until the computer reboots fully. Make sure that your system is connected to the internet as the system starts up again.
• Launch the Start menu once again. Select the All Programs label from the Start menu. From the All Programs selection, select the Windows Update label. This will make Windows update manually.
• Select the My computer option from the Start menu pop up. Alternatively, you can find the My computer shortcut icon in the home screen window.
• Right click on the My Computer icon and select the Properties option. Select the Automatic Updates tab to custom-set your computer to run Automatic updates on your computer.
Follow the guidelines listed above to fix the issues with the error 0x745f2780. Feel free to contact our Windows tech support desk for more assistance on the same.