Topic: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP

[Simon]

Microsoft has warned the many millions of users of Windows XP that it now has fewer than 1,000 days of support left.

While that still means more than two-and-a-half years before businesses and users will need to upgrade, many have been slow to do so. Net Applications shows XP still holds a 51% share, compared to 27% for Windows 7.

From 8 April 2014, Microsoft will no longer issue security patches or hotfixes for the ageing OS. "So bottom line, PCs running Windows XP will be vulnerable to security threats," wrote Stephen Rose, community manager, in a post on the Windows blog.

"Furthermore, many third-party software providers are not planning to extend support for their applications running on Windows XP, which translates to even more complexity, security risks, and ultimately, added management costs for your IT department if you’re still managing Windows XP environments," he added.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/enterprise/368620/microsoft-warns-users-off-windows-xp

[sam]

oh they will have to keep supporting it. 51% that's a huge number.

[davy51]

Most xp users wont switch until bill gates comes up with a better solution


for most users to leave xp pro they have to upgrade their equip and they dont want to

[Simon]

I'm quite happy with XP.

[Rik]

Me too. It's an MS marketing move, imo.

[Simon]

I won't be counting the days.

[sam]

I'm quite happy with XP.

but don't you have win 7 sat on your desk?

[Clive]

I'm staying with XP on my desktops.     He will have to support it - businesses will demand no less. 

[sam]

he should introduce a fee. 

[Simon]

Yes, I do have a copy of Windows 7, still sealed in it's box. 

[Rik]

Remember how many businesses still run IE6... MS will probably be forced to change their minds.

[Simon]

...if there's any businesses left by then. 

[sam]

Still I cab understand why they would rather not support it anymore

[Clive]

I can.  $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Simon]

Never!