julianosos Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 HI, I just upgraded to Windows 10 last December, on a new computer (recycled actually) and then I downloaded and installed Paint.net. I have had problems with the new computer and for now have moved back onto my old computer which is Windows XP. Now I would like to also download Paint.net onto this one whilst I wait for the other one to be hopefully fixed right. But I am confused about doing so. Can I just put same details, user name and password. OR do I have to do them different, and will there be any problems with my email staying the same when I go back to Paint.net on my Windows 10 computer later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I think Windows XP has to be SP2 or later. Perhaps read through this: https://blog.getpaint.net/2008/09/24/paintnet-version-40-system-requirements/ How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Windows XP hasn't been supported for a very long time. Paint.NET will not work on it. Also, you should not use Windows XP for anything -- it's no longer supported by Microsoft in any way. That means no security updates, which means it's at risk of being targeted and infected. It's just a bad OS to be using in 2020. Don't do it. If you obtained Paint.NET from the Microsoft Store, be aware that the Store is only for Windows 10. It doesn't exist on previous versions of Windows. You'll need Windows 7 SP1 or newer to install the "Classic" edition of Paint.NET. The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 43 minutes ago, Pixey said: I think Windows XP has to be SP2 or later. Perhaps read through this: https://blog.getpaint.net/2008/09/24/paintnet-version-40-system-requirements/ That's an extremely outdated blog post and is not relevant. The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixey Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 24 minutes ago, Rick Brewster said: - it's no longer supported by Microsoft in any way. Duly noted, thanks How I made Jennifer & Halle in Paint.net My Gallery | My Deviant Art "Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever!" anon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 https://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/SystemRequirements.html and https://www.getpaint.net/download.html ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianosos Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 just tried to download latest version but it won't allow it. wonder if there in an older version it'd work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianosos Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 i have no choice BUT to use XP or else aint got any computer access in this isolated lockdown. I have still got avast free antiviral though. no more scare stories please. hopefully my wondows 10 will be fixed, and the guy who helps me with computers didn't make a fuss for me to use it for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I'm sorry you're stuck on XP for now but we have a hard policy against providing any support or download links for older versions. Your best bet is to just do a Google search for version 3.5.11. The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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