Windows XP was also the first OS to seriously suffer from a major “good enough” problem that saw end-users refusing to update long after the OS had passed its prime. This was partly a reaction to Windows Vista and partly the result of XP’s unusually long tenure.
While writing we ran into the inquiry “When did Windows XP end support?”.
Extended support for Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014, after which the operating system ceased receiving further support or security updates.
After 12 years, support for Windows XP will end on April 8, 2014. There will be no more security updates or Microsoft provided technical support for the Windows XP operating system. It is very important that customers and partners migrate to a modern operating system such as Windows 7 or 8.1.
We windows XP End of Life risks. Windows XP is reaching End of Support in 2014 in 5 months. Although the Mainstream Support ended on 14th Feb 2009, the Extended Support will end on 8th April 2014.
What is Windows XP?
Windows XP is a personal computer operating system produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems.
Extended support ended on April 8, 2014, over 12 years after the release of Windows XP; normally Microsoft products have a support life cycle of only 10 years.
What happens if I continue to use Windows XP?
If you continue to use Windows XP now that support has ended, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.
You could be thinking “What should I do if I am still using Windows XP?”
If you continue to use XP after the end of support, we recommend that you stop using Internet Explorer 8 and upgrade to a modern web browser, like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. While this should help to make your computer somewhat less vulnerable to external threats, keep in mind that this is not a permanent solution.
Can I still get technical assistance for Windows XP?
As a result, technical assistance for Windows XP is no longer available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft has also stopped providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP.
If you get stumped, Windows XP features an easy-to-use Help and Support Center to assist you. Microsoft has ended support for Windows XP, so some features in the Help and Support Center may no longer work.
Go to a Windows website forum. Windows Newsgroups are online resources that allow to you to communicate with other Windows users about any problems you may be experiencing. Searching for help topics is perhaps the fastest and most useful way to use the Help and Support Center. Open the Help and Support Center.