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Title: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Simon on July 13, 2011, 22:24

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: sam on July 13, 2011, 22:34

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: davy51 on July 13, 2011, 22:40

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Simon on July 13, 2011, 23:10

I'm quite happy with XP.

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Rik on July 14, 2011, 05:32

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Simon on July 14, 2011, 06:42

I won't be counting the days.

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: sam on July 14, 2011, 07:04

Quote from: Simon on July 13, 2011, 23:10

I'm quite happy with XP.

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Clive on July 14, 2011, 07:17

I'm staying with XP on my desktops.   8-)  He will have to support it - businesses will demand no less. 

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: sam on July 14, 2011, 07:22

he should introduce a fee.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Simon on July 14, 2011, 10:01

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Rik on July 14, 2011, 10:50

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Simon on July 14, 2011, 11:21

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: sam on July 14, 2011, 12:20

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Clive on July 14, 2011, 13:52

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

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: Simon on July 14, 2011, 15:03

Never!  ;D

Title: Re: Microsoft warns users off Windows XP
Post by: chorleydave on July 20, 2011, 15:31

I hardly ever use Microshaft updates anyway, so I won't even notice a difference.