If you’re still running Microsoft Windows XP, you should dump it. Why? Now that Microsoft has killed support in two years, there will be no updates. Here’s why that matters:
When Microsoft cuts the cord on XP in two years it will effectively leave millions of existing Windows-based computers vulnerable to continued and undeterred cyberattacks, many of which hold the potential to find their way into consumer, enterprise and even industrial systems running the latest software.
Thus it’s a real good idea to get a Windows 7 or perhaps the upcoming Windows 8. Besides, software companies are beginning to not write software for XP. Therefore if the security issues don’t scare you, that will. So I guess the 43% of people who run XP will have to make some decisions soon.
My advice? Bite the bullet and upgrade now.
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Still Running XP? Support Ends In Two Years… Security Nightmares Start Soon After
If you’re still running Microsoft Windows XP, you should dump it. Why? Now that Microsoft has killed support in two years, there will be no updates. Here’s why that matters:
When Microsoft cuts the cord on XP in two years it will effectively leave millions of existing Windows-based computers vulnerable to continued and undeterred cyberattacks, many of which hold the potential to find their way into consumer, enterprise and even industrial systems running the latest software.
Thus it’s a real good idea to get a Windows 7 or perhaps the upcoming Windows 8. Besides, software companies are beginning to not write software for XP. Therefore if the security issues don’t scare you, that will. So I guess the 43% of people who run XP will have to make some decisions soon.
My advice? Bite the bullet and upgrade now.
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