Windows XP, Microsoft abandoned its OS

That's it, Windows XP is living its last hours. From April 9, 2014, Microsoft will abandon its OS and will no longer provide support or updates.

We heard about this new for some time , we finally here is: tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, 2014, Windows XP will be discontinued by Microsoft. What does this mean? The operating system will no longer be updated and the manufacturer no longer provide any support for it. You are a user of Windows XP and you want to continue using the OS, what will happen to you? Do not worry, you can still use XP still work. However, the more time passes, the more the OS will be vulnerable and will be potentially dangerous to use. A lack of updates, any security holes that might appear will not be corrected by Microsoft.

OS doomed to become vulnerable

Of course, the anti-virus you use will continue to operate and be updated. But the OS will become, over time, a prime target for hackers. It is estimated that 18-30% of users are still on Windows XP version, the range is great because it is difficult to really quantify that number. It should be noted that if you use a PC running XP and it is totally disconnected from the Internet, it will save you expose yourself to potential dangers.

Today, Microsoft claims to have sufficiently informed users of the end of Windows XP. The OS was launched in 2001 and the manufacturer announced in 2007, the date of the end of support. Of course, Microsoft invites users to spend XP on a newer operating system (Vista, Windows 7, 8) so that they can receive support and updates. To help users take the plunge, the American giant offers some tools to simplify the transfer to another XP OS.

Some tools

Found first amirunningxp that lets you know what is the OS of your PC. If the site detects Windows XP, it will prompt you to upgrade to a newer version. You can then download the tool Upgrade Assistant . It will analyze your computer's hardware and software part party, and it will tell you what are the elements compatible with Windows 7 and 8. Finally, Microsoft offers PC Mover Express for Windows XP that will allow you to keep your files and settings during a migration to Windows 7 or 8.

After tomorrow, XP will be abandoned by Microsoft. Unless you want to make resistance a bit pointless, you will move to a newer OS. RIP Windows XP.