Microsoft will end the support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. After this date, Windows XP will no longer be a supported operating system. However, Microsoft will continue to provide updates for antimalware signatures and engine for Windows XP users until July 14, 2015.
NOTE: This does not affect the end-of-support date of Windows XP, or the supportability of Windows XP for other Microsoft products, which deliver and apply those signatures.
According to TechNet:
“Our research shows that the effectiveness of antimalware solutions on out-of-support operating systems is limited. Running a well-protected solution starts with using modern software and hardware designed to help protect against today’s threat landscape.”
Microsoft recommends best practices to protect your PC such as:
- Using modern software that has advanced security technologies and is supported with regular security updates,
- Regularly applying security updates for all software installed,
- Running up-to-date anti-virus software.
I feel sorry for XP because it was the badass operating system when I was in elementary.. Like 14 years ago. Now it’s just a one of those operating system that people needs to leave behind. I have experience with XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Now since XP is on its end of life phase, it makes me feel old. meh.. It doesn’t matter anyway.
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