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Subject: Re: [Bitcoin-development] Warning message when running wallet in
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On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Kevin <kevinsisco61784@gmail.com> wrote:
> I think we should get to the bottom of this. Should we assume that xp is
> not secure enough?
Yes.
> What is this warning?
Windows XP is no longer maintained. Don't use such a system for
protecting your money.
> Who is issuing this warning?
Microsoft: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-support-help
The suggestion here is to make Bitcoin Core detect when it's running
on Windows XP, and warn the user (they are likely unaware of the
risks).
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Pieter
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