Windows XP has proven to be one of the most popular operating systems in computing history, at one point
it was used on most of the computers around the world. However Windows XP is old, and all support for it from Microsoft will be ending in April of this year. This means Microsoft will no longer release any end-user updates or security patches. With approximately 25% of the world’s desktop computers still running Windows XP (only Windows 7 is more popular), millions of people will be at greater risk once this happens. Keep in mind, home users are not the only ones who will be impacted as XP is still widely used in offices, industrial control systems, ATM machines, medical systems, point-of-sale terminals, and other devices. Below we describe what the risks are once Windows XP is no longer supported .and steps you can take to protect your
You may not know it, but your computer’s operating system has a limited lifespan. The vendor who created the operating system will provide updates and patches that add new features, improve the stability and performance and keep your system secure. The problem is that eventually the vendor will no longer support your operating system, at some point they have to focus their resources on their latest and greatest technologies. This means that once an operating system is no longer supported, the vendor will no longer release patches or updates even when they know your computer is vulnerable and cyber criminals can hack into it. This is what is going to happen with Windows XP after April.
To protect yourself and you can afford it I highly recommend you purchase a new computer. Many computers running Windows XP cannot support today’s newer operating systems. If you cannot afford a new computer then ensure you have the latest AV and see if upgrading is an option.
12 years is a long time to hold onto an operating system. Good bye XP. Hello 21st century computing.
Have a safe day
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