If you are still a Windows XP user, Microsoft has a message for you. You only have 365 more days before the company will stop the support for Windows XP. Windows XP was launched on 25 October 2001. After 8 April 2014, Microsoft will stop supporting both WIndows XP SP3 and Office 2003. Users will not get more security updates or support from Microsoft.
Microsoft has already ended Mainstream support for Windows XP back in 2009 but continued extended support to commercial customers.
“Simply, it means you should take action to move off of Windows XP. After April 8, 2014, there will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. Running Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003 in your environment after their end of support date may expose your company to potential risks,” Microsoft explains.
Microsoft also said that organizations using XP should move to Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating systems. These organizations are already late because the average enterprise deployment can take 18 to 32 months from business case through full deployment.
Microsoft also suggest to go for a new clean start. Upgrading Windows Xp to Windows 7 is not recommended.
“You will need to do a clean install. This means you will need to migrate the users’ data and reinstall or repackage all their applications for the new OS. This will take some time to test all of the hardware, peripherals and applications to ensure they will work with Windows 7 or Windows 8,” Company explained.
If you are still using Windows XP, we recommend to upgrade your systems to Windows 8. I can understand your love for Windows XP, but upgrading to latest technologies always add value.
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