I got notice of this today. Lots and lots of people still use XP and Vista.
The support is ending beginning in just two weeks. It means no more security updates, though users can switch to supported editions from Microsoft’s website without charge.
The affected editions are Windows XP with the second service pack (SP2) and Vista with no service pack applied.
Vista support will end on April 13, 2010, while for XP SP2 and Windows 2000 maintenance and support will conclude on July 13, 2010. After that, people running the relevant editions will no longer be able to get monthly updates from Microsoft.
Without security updates, PCs are exceedingly vulnerable to security exploits (and hackers). Infecting a PC with malicious software is as easy as visiting an infected website or opening a malevolent email attachment.
If you are running Windows XP or Vista, Microsoft suggests upgrading to the latest service pack (XP SP3, and Vista SP1) to ensure your PC receives updates in the future – or consider moving onto Windows 7.
Go to Microsoft’s support web site »
I’m running Windows 7 and like it. It is probably the best operating platform Microsoft has put out.
Lots of people still use the Internet Explorer 6 browser, the buggiest browser in use. The current version is IE 8. Those using IE6 should upgrade to either IE7 or IE8. It is free.
No, I don’t work for Microsoft.
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