Why is XP preferred by more users than Vista?

Prior to Windows 7, Microsoft had already developed Windows Vista to address the vulnerability of previous WinOS versions (including XP) to security threats. Compared to XP, Vista looked more promising with its upgraded graphical interface and improved multimedia features. The question is: does improved appearance mean improved performance? Unfortunately, the answer is no for the case of Vista. XP performed better in most categories. Although security was indeed improved, Vista suffered in performance and compatibility issues. That is why Vista was poorly patronized.

XP is still the most widely used operating system in the world until today, besting even the popular Mac OS X and Linux in sales. But as computing technologies become more and more sophisticated, the need for improved operating systems grows.