Getting installation warning while installing on XP

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Hashinator89
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Getting installation warning while installing on XP

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While installing the current version for WIndows on XP, I get the attacthced window pops up.

Is this safe to install on XP or not?
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Re: Getting installation warning while installing on XP

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Yes.
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Re: Getting installation warning while installing on XP

Post by mpack »

Let's reflect this back at you.

What do you think that message means (in commercial terms), and can you think of any reasons why free / open source software might not have passed Windows Logo testing?

Which do you think provides a better guarantee of non-malwareness: a paid-for rubber stamp from Microsoft, or open access to the source code?
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