Maintain XP without problems

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After a disaster with upgrading to explorer 8 which caused all kinds of
problems, I have done a clean install of XP. I plan on doing a absolute
minimum of upgrades or software additions to avoid problems in the future. I
have had problems with upgrades in the past also. I am going to use Chrome or
foxfire so I do not plan on any explorer upgrades. Any suggestions as to how
to avoid problems in the future.
I also plan on using Google doc's to avoid installing my MS office which
also keep asking for upgrades.

I did consider to go to windows 7 but my computer is about 4 years old and
is not compatible. I would like to get at least 8 years of service from this
machine.
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