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Microsoft extends support for Windows XP

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windows xp wallpaperThe antivirus update for Microsoft’s widely used PC operating system Windows XP and other related technical support was supposed to be discontinued on April 7 this year. This was disappointing news for many XP users. But considering the large number of Windows XP users around the world, Microsoft has extended support for the software for another year. January 15 is one of the company In a blog post This was announced.

In that statement, the company said it would release security updates for Windows XP by July 14, 2015. That means Microsoft’s official antivirus, antimalware and signature updates for Windows XP will be available until mid-July next year.

So for XP Microsoft Updates will be available for an additional 15 months for Security Essentials, System Center Endpoint Protection, Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection and Windows Intune utilities.

Another important point here is that even if the update for security software is on, this extended update cycle will not apply to other software updates such as media player, browser, user interface, etc. of Windows XP.

Windows XP is now over 12 years old and many people still use it. But if you want to enjoy all the new benefits over time, you need to upgrade to the latest version of OST.

Do you still use Windows XP? Which operating system is running on your PC?

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