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June 25, 2017
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Downgrade for Windows XP compatibility

  • June 25, 2017
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I understand that my chance for a positive answer is low, but is there any way to downgrade my Sonos system for Windows XP compatibility. I was incredibly disappointed to discover that in a minor version change (7.2 to 7.3), without displaying any warning during the upgrade process, Sonos borked, seemingly irrevocably, my ability to use my main control units (both running Windows XP) with Sonos.

I understand that I could have read the changelog, but it's not displayed by default when following the very prominent 'update now' prompt, and I figured that a minor update will solve, well, minor issues rather than break my system.

I am incredibly disappointed, and yet it seems that the only advice Sonos provides is: spend more money and change your system.

So, any possibility of a downgrade?
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      ratty
      ratty
      June 25, 2017
      Sonos don't provide a means for a user to downgrade.

      The prospect of using XP for anything serious and internet-facing now, 3 years after the end of support, doesn't bear thinking about. If your XP machines were just used for controlling Sonos can I suggest you invest in a cheap Amazon tablet instead?

      For several versions prior to 7.3 XP has only been 'partially supported' anyhow, with reduced functionality.
      access.deniedAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      June 25, 2017
      Thank you for your preaching. That is exactly what I was asking for.
      I can completely understand why Sonos decided to end support for Windows XP. I don't need that explained to me. What I do not understand is why there was no warning during the update process that, if I'm using equipment that was supported up until now, I was about to lose that functionality.
        ratty
        ratty
        June 25, 2017
        Preaching? I made a constructive suggestion that you invested in a cheap tablet, thereby getting yourself a fully functional controller. If you've been using XP alone for controlling Sonos you've been lacking an ability to carry out admin tasks for quite some while.

        I will however grant you that Sonos could perhaps have communicated the implications of the update more clearly.
        access.deniedAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        June 25, 2017
        I had the ability to control Sonos without getting away from a computer I use for some other things which I am upset about losing. You told me how terrible my decision to use Windows XP was.

        I also complained about being offered only solutions which cost me money. You offered me asolution that would cost me money.
        ratty
        ratty
        June 25, 2017
        In my opinion it is a terrible decision to continue with XP, on security grounds. I hung on till the last minute, but accepted the way the wind was blowing in 2014.
        access.deniedAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        June 25, 2017
        Would you consider starting your own thread about it? It might be a better place for such a discussion.
        ratty
        ratty
        June 25, 2017
        Why should I start a new thread about XP? I couldn't defend its use, and nor would any other posters unless they wanted to attract a barrage of criticism.

        I suggested a course of action for you. It's not expensive. And considering how much money you've not had to pay for Sonos upgrades over all the years, I would say that's not a bad trade.
        access.deniedAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        June 25, 2017
        Thank you for enlightening me on my financial situation as well as my Internet security and computing arrangements. It's really welcoming about Sonos community that a question elicits perhaps no answer to the original query, but a much more valuable bundle of life-changing and life-affirming advice instead.
        ratty
        ratty
        June 25, 2017
        Sonos staff are sparse at the weekend. You're more likely to get a response from a user, but given the reaction to a few constructive pointers be assured that you'll hear no more from this particular one.
        jgatie
        jgatie
        June 25, 2017
        I'll give you an answer. No. There is no way to downgrade, and even if there were, eventually you would lose functionality due to changes in streaming formats, security issues, standards, etc.

        Now go ahead and let your frustration and anger cause you to lash out at me, too. :8
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