Windows XP, released in 2001 was one of the operating systems Microsoft most used in the world, and was present in 75% of computers until the year 2011. At the beginning of 2012 Microsoft issued a statement stating that it would stop supporting Windows XP until April 8 2014.
It took, but arrived, support for Windows XP ended on Tuesday, that means there will be no more security updates, bug fixes, free or paid support options online or technical content updates for Windows XP. That is, if you use Windows XP, it will be at your own risk.
Support is also ending for Office 2003, which also stops offering any support for users. Now, anyone who wants to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other software in the package will have to update their computers to the latest versions, and Microsoft suggests using Office 365, a system that has monthly subscriptions. Support is also ending for Exchange 2003, SharePoint 2003 and Internet Explore 8.
To help protect your personal data, Microsoft has recommended that users upgrade their PCs to a newer Windows operating system or switch to a new Windows PC or tablet so that they can receive regular security updates and help protect the computer. of malicious attacks. Worldwide, Windows XP is still present on 28% of computers.
In fact, Windows XP is gone forever, for fans of the system they miss and remember one of the most successful operating systems in Microsoft's history.
[Source]: Microsoft || [Via]: TecMundo
