Microsoft will officially end technical support for its windows xp operating system on april 8, and that could affect you even if you dont have an xp computer, writes dan misener. Microsoft has given windows xp users plenty of warning that xp support will end soon, but a. According to microsoft as shown here, microsoft will officially end the support for windows xp on april 8 2014, so that means those new bugs or security holes identified on windows xp operating system will not be patched by microsoft after that date. In windows xps case, end of life signifies the end of microsoft support for everything from updates to customer service. In fact, microsoft has not released any new features or security updates for xp in more.
This option typically costs several hundred thousand dollars and is intended for banks that have a large number of computers running xp. End of windows xp support leaves software vulnerable cbs. Windows xp nosupport deadline has arrived ignore at. In addition to turning to thirdparty vendors for windows xp support after april 8, administrators should implement protections common to any system. All microsoft support for windows xp will end after april 8, 2014. Where will xp stalwarts go after the end of windows xp. Forget wolverine, clearly there is nothing more difficult to kill than windows xp.
It means we can challenge the powerful without fear and give a voice to those less heard. For instance, whenever possible, user accounts should be assigned the least privileges necessary. After this date, no additional patches, bug fixes or service packs will be released, and users no longer will have access to free or paid technical support. New windows xp data transfer tool and end of support. How windows xp end of life will affect your desktop. The danger now is that hackers who find bugs in xp will be able to exploit them freely.
On april 8, 2014, microsoft will end support for windows xp leaving millions of computers susceptible to hackers creating serious concerns for computer security all across the cyber world. After april 8, 2014, microsoft will no longer support the windows xp. The dangers of continuing to use winxp after microsofts withdrawal of support. Tim rains at microsofts tech net security blog posted a great article on the risks of running windows xp after support ends april 2014. Theres just over a week left before microsoft stops supporting its windows xp operating system, which will leave millions of computers vulnerable to security threats, including atms. All you need to know regarding the end of windows xp support, what it means for. There are now less than two weeks left until microsoft terminates support for the incredibly longlived windows xp. As windows xp support ends, are xpocalypse reports overblown. To help you decide, here are the three primary dangers of keeping windows xp past its end of life. By sticking with the os, some enterprises are putting their systems at greater risk, sacrificing stability, minimizing productivity and incurring higher operating costs. There are two general approaches to mitigate the risk posed by the windows xp endofsupport date. Microsoft windows xp support will end on april 8th 2014. Support ending for windows xp palitto consulting services.
Windows xp end of life what security risks have you just. Cios may not wish to carry on running a 12yearold desktop operating system os, but many have no choice. If you havent yet heard the dire warnings, listen up. The notification will reoccur on the 8th of every month unless.
Microsoft has made no secret that support for windows xp ends in less than a year april. What it means when microsoft stops supporting your version of. Security implications of microsoft windows xp end of support. Today marks the last day of official support for 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. This announcement has left many windows users anxious and confused as to what this means. For it managers overseeing data storage and maintenance, the phasing out of technology can pose major headaches. The best way to migrate from windows xp to windows 10 is to buy a new device. For anyone working with hardware and software, obsolescence can be troublesome, annoying, costly, and greatly inhibit overall production. Windows xp to windows 7 or windows 8 and to implement an appropriate patching regime to ensure a good security hygiene.
On april 8th 2014, microsoft will end support for its decadeold windows xp. On april 8, 2014, microsoft will end support for windows xp. File this july 22, 2009 file photo shows a windows xp logo on a hewlett packard laptop at a best buy in mountain view, calif. With the demise of microsoft support for windows xp, those sticking with the 12yearold os undeniably face risks. Migrate windows xp systems to supported operating systems to meet ongoing security control requirements.
There are two options for banks continuing to run xp after april 8, although both are expensive. End of windows xp support leaves software vulnerable. For example, windows vista and windows xp no longer receive security updates, even if. The notification will include a link to our windows xp end of support website where windows xp users can find all the information they need on the end of support for windows xp and what it means and how they can stay protected against security risks and viruses after april 8th. How to safely use windows xp after microsoft ends support. Computers that continue to run windows xp will be at increased risk for. It has been twelve years since the release of windows xp and the world has changed so much since then. Windows xp is coming to the end of its long life and will no longer be supported by microsoft after the 8th of april 2014. This is where people begin to look at managed security service providers for those expertise and personnel to monitor the implemented technologies 247.
Risk related to end of support for microsoft windows xp by christopher olson, supervisory financial analyst, board of governors. But the time came for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources toward supporting more recent technologies so. After 12 years, support for windows xp ended april 8, 2014. Its important, then, for data managers to pay close attention to the potential impact of eol, or endoflife technology. The end of support for windows xp computer learn how. Since microsoft announced that april 8, 2014, will mark the end of extended support for windows xp, all companies still using this outdated os need to prepare for this change. As the clock stops ticking on microsofts support for windows xp, sophie curtis examines the impact on. Such xpenabled virtual machines give windows 7 users the best of. Are community banks prepared to manage the risk associated with the end of support for microsoft windows xp xp effective april 8, 2014. It is critical to migrate now to a modern operating system.
Microsofts decision to end support for windows xp likely wont stop millions of people from using it, and xp userfan sites will likely remain a good source for helpful tips and. What this means for users that are still using windows xp is that there will be no more security patches or bug fixes released after this date for windows xp. On april 8, 2014, microsoft will stop supporting this operating system os. Any newly found software vulnerabilities in windows xp will essentially be perpetual zeroday vulnerabilities because vendor updates will not be released. Microsoft has given windows xp users plenty of warning that xp support will end soon, but a study released in january by cloudservices provider evolve ip found that nearly one in.
After 12 years, support for windows xp ended on april 8, 2014, and with it so did security updates and technical support for the os. How windows xp end of support affects you safety net. Is the end of windows xp support putting atms at risk. To put the looming win7 sunset into perspective, lets consider the end of life for windows xp, a predecessor of win7. The impending deadline of the discontinuation of windows xp support by microsoft april 8, 2014 is fast approaching. But now that these updates are to stop, new problems may ariseonly now there will be no one to contact for tech support. Windows xp, microsofts beloved seventh major operating system, has died at the hands of its creators.
Simple hack gives windows xp users 5 more years of support. But the time came for us, along with our hardware and software partners, to invest our resources toward supporting more recent technologies so that we can continue to deliver great new experiences. Having finally ditched support for the 12 year old operating system in april, microsoft performed an arguably. While this helps to isolate the dangers somewhat, the downside to this is that since any virtual machine or windows xp mode is essentially a full windows xp os, it will be subject to the same end of support problems as a standard windows xp installation. Windows xp embedded supported for two or more years. Both approaches involve implementation cost to an organization. Quick heal has proactively warned retail users and enterprise users about the risks involved, but it is now time to understand a very different kind of threat associated with this approaching date.
Continuing to use windows xp beyond the endofsupport date presents security and business risks to organizations. Depending on how tuned in you are to technology news and whether you read safety nets emails, you may know about end of support for windows xp. Please refer to the following page for other upcoming important end of support dates including windows server 2003 in. The headline in a time magazine article says it all concerning. Ready or not, come april 8, 2014, microsoft will execute the windows xp lifecycle end.
Internet usage has grown from 361 million to more than 2. Downtime the risks of system failure and business disruption could increase because of the end of support, lack of supported software, and aging hardware running windows xp. Youre on your own after this point no more security. This means, you will no longer receive security updates, fixes or online technical support for pcs still running.
Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for the windows xp operating system. Thus you need to properly and intelligently invest in your security program and partners to mitigate the risks that windows xp might produce in the future by no longer being unsupported. The businessman derek olsen wasnt even aware that windows xp had reached the. So what does that mean for the aged operating system and its many steadfast users. Back in april i published a post about the end of support for windows xp called the countdown begins. Microsoft pulled its support for windows xp on tuesday. For example, windows 7 is currently in extended support until january 14, 2020, after which. Some users are scared that windows xp will stop working on their pc, and others want to upgrade but dont know how. They end support just like other companies end support for things like cars, tvs, etc. Microsoft to end support for windows xp in april 2014. On tuesday, april 8, 2014, microsoft will end support for its still. This doesnt mean that computers running on windows xp will stop working then. Microsoft has given windows xp users plenty of warning that xp support will end soon, but. Since they are roughly the same os, based on the same kernel, its likely that anything you require xp for will work on server 2003 r2 and that will.
Most microsoft products live on a 10year support lifecycle, with five years of mainstream support followed by five years of extended support. Support for windows xp will end on 8 april 2014, but there are thousands of applications. Microsoft provided support for windows xp for the past 12 years. The biggest risk to a computer running windows xp after april 8, 2014 is if one or more cyber criminals have resisted using a security vulnerability. That lowers the bar to recreate the massive target hack that happened late last year. As the date for windows xp end of support nears, desktop administrators should be aware of the risks posed by the end of life of microsofts venerable operating system. Specifically, it will be just as vulnerable to security threats whenever it is up and running. Xp had features that other windows operating systems did not have. Windows xp end of support is the date that microsoft has selected when all technical support and security patches for windows xp will end. Support for windows xp will end on 8 april 2014, but there are thousands. April 8th, 2014 will bring a landmark change to the it landscape with the end of support for one of the most successful operating systems in history. Just because it is really old, it does not mean they should not end support for it. This video gives a humorous view of why every business should be making plans to.
Microsoft wont be releasing new security patches for windows xp come april 8th, 2014, and theyre making sure all windows xp users know it. Windows server 2003 r2 is essentially windows xp server, and while the windows xp end of life date is april 8, 2014, the end of life for server 2003 r2 comes 15 months after that. Also, as more software and hardware manufacturers continue to optimize for more recent versions of windows. While windows xp is receiving the most attention regarding the end of its lifecycle, april 8th also marks the date that support ends for microsoft office 2003 and microsoft exchange 2003. Does end of windows xp support mean major security risk. Rarely has a tech product lasted as long as xp has from xps launch on october 25, 2001 to its last patch tuesday on april 8, 2014 a total of 12 years, 5 months, and two weeks will have passed. Every standard desktopsecurity risk that a computer faces will be. The end of support deadline for windows xp quickly approaching, and many users do not have a very good understanding of what exactly this means. Even though the world wont end because of microsofts withdrawal of support for windows xp, those left clinging to the os after aprils deadline still face a number of issues.
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