Phasing Out Windows XP & Server 2003

 

On April 8th 2014 Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP and Server 2003. For those of you still working with those faithful old operating systems, this may come as a surprise, but from that date, there will be no further updates and no more assistance from Microsoft.

Why?

Software companies can’t continue to support their products forever. At some point keeping decades-old software protected against increasingly smarter hackers, for the tiny proportion of people still using it becomes untenable.
Microsoft guarantee continued support and service for a minimum of 10 years. It may not seem like it (and you might want to sit down for a moment) but Windows XP was launched in 2001.

What Does This Mean?

From the 8th April 2014 Microsoft will issue no more updates to the following operating systems:
1)  Windows XP (for PCs)
2)  Windows Server 2003  (for servers)
3)  Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.)
That includes security fixes and updates – any new vulnerabilities and security holes that are discovered will not be fixed.
As a result, any machines still running these operating systems will be under serious threat. If you’re not sure what version of Windows your PC is running click here to find out.
If your business is still running computers with Windows XP, servers with Server 2003, or you’re using Office 2003 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.), we highly recommend upgrading, to ensure that you’re up to date and protected from future threats.

What To Do Next?
Don’t panic, we’re here to help!
Migrating to newer operating systems is relatively simple, but can take a while. Whether you want to upgrade to Windows 7 or 8, or you want to move to something completely different, give us a call on 9891011610 and one of our engineers will be happy to have a chat with you. Alternatively send us an email at computerannexe@hotmail.com and we’ll get back to you.