We hope this answers some of the basic questions you may have about the end of Windows XP support. It's faster, more secure, and will be supported by Microsoft for much longer. However, at this point, we'd recommend purchasing a new machine that uses Windows 10. If you're willing to purchase a new computer, certain manufacturers-including HP and Dell-are still producing computers that come with Windows 7 pre-installed. If your computer was originally designed to run XP, it probably won't be able to run Windows 7 very well. Keep in mind that your machine will need to meet the Windows 7 system requirements. If you feel comfortable installing your own software, you can still buy a Windows 7 installation disc from third-party retailers like Amazon. I'd like to upgrade, but I don't want Windows 8 or Windows 10. Your computer will still be at a high risk for viruses and malware.
While this should help to make your computer somewhat less vulnerable to external threats, keep in mind that this is not a permanent solution. 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.
How can I keep my Windows XP machine safe? If at all possible, we recommend upgrading to a newer computer. However, because XP won't receive regular security updates from Microsoft, your computer will be at a much higher risk for viruses and malware. Yes, your computer should continue to work normally after the end of XP support. If you're not sure if you have XP, you can go to this pagefrom Microsoft to see which version of Windows is installed on your computer. Windows XP was released in 2001 and was pre-installed on most new PCs from 2001 through 2007. Microsoft will continue to offer support for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. Which operating systems are still supported? Continuing to use XP and IE8 could expose your computer to serious threats, including viruses and malware. This also means Microsoft will no longer support Internet Explorer 8, the default web browser for Windows XP. If you have Windows XP, this means your computer will no longer receive automatic updates from Microsoft, including potentially important security fixes. Microsoft has stopped providing any type of technical support for Windows XP computers.
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