It is high time that Windows XP users migrated to a newer version of Windows, as Microsoft will be ending all support for Windows XP Service Pack 3 by July 2014. However, if you’d still love to cling to XP, this article will give you inside information on how to keep your XP running smoothly and safely, even after Microsoft withdraws support.
Once the due date is crossed, you can no longer expect Microsoft to release any security updates for the OS, or for fixing bugs. What makes this tough for most XP users is that once the support period is over, XP users cannot get any sort of technical assistance on either free or paid for basis.
The Windows XP, which is more than a decade old, is currently running on its extended support period, which is common for all Windows OS versions. Windows XP is pretty old, considering the exponential rise of operating systems currently due to Android and Apple; thus it is not exactly protected from future infiltrations. Many XP users are finding it hard to move on considering that it is still one of the most popular OS in existence.
One of the problems is that there might be individuals who have already found some exploits in XP, and are just holding back to till the support period ends so they can in other words “release the kraken”. Once attacked by the malware XP users will find it virtually impossible to get their systems repaired.
However, the activation servers would not be turned off once the support period for XP expires. This means that re-installing the operating system and activation of the OS will remain indefinitely. Microsoft may chose to disable the requirements to activate XP after some time once the support phase ends. To keep yourself updated it is better to consult the Microsoft blogs and Microsoft support site. To help with any current problems with XP you should contact Microsoft help and support team.
Before you perform a clean re-installation of Windows XP on your PCs, it is advisable to make a full image backup of your PC. This will make installation much faster than starting from square one, and all your updates will be present, which eliminates the need to download them again.
Only new updates will no longer be available for XP but Windows Update won’t stop working either. You can create a slipstream installation CD for XP with Service Pack 3 and any other updates till the end of support. Microsoft help and support team can help you with issues and security updates you wish to add, but get them before the support period ends.
Once the due date is crossed, you can no longer expect Microsoft to release any security updates for the OS, or for fixing bugs. What makes this tough for most XP users is that once the support period is over, XP users cannot get any sort of technical assistance on either free or paid for basis.
The Windows XP, which is more than a decade old, is currently running on its extended support period, which is common for all Windows OS versions. Windows XP is pretty old, considering the exponential rise of operating systems currently due to Android and Apple; thus it is not exactly protected from future infiltrations. Many XP users are finding it hard to move on considering that it is still one of the most popular OS in existence.
One of the problems is that there might be individuals who have already found some exploits in XP, and are just holding back to till the support period ends so they can in other words “release the kraken”. Once attacked by the malware XP users will find it virtually impossible to get their systems repaired.
However, the activation servers would not be turned off once the support period for XP expires. This means that re-installing the operating system and activation of the OS will remain indefinitely. Microsoft may chose to disable the requirements to activate XP after some time once the support phase ends. To keep yourself updated it is better to consult the Microsoft blogs and Microsoft support site. To help with any current problems with XP you should contact Microsoft help and support team.
Before you perform a clean re-installation of Windows XP on your PCs, it is advisable to make a full image backup of your PC. This will make installation much faster than starting from square one, and all your updates will be present, which eliminates the need to download them again.
Only new updates will no longer be available for XP but Windows Update won’t stop working either. You can create a slipstream installation CD for XP with Service Pack 3 and any other updates till the end of support. Microsoft help and support team can help you with issues and security updates you wish to add, but get them before the support period ends.
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