Windows XP support ending April 8, 2014
I’m sure you already know this, but if you don’t, XP Support Ends on April 8th, 2014. That is 15 days from this post. Below are a couple of links that will give you more information on moving forward:
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As a result, after April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentialsfor download on Windows XP on this date. (If you already have Microsoft Security Essentials installed, you will continue to receive antimalware signature updates for a limited time, but this does not mean that your PC will be secure because Microsoft will no longer be providing security updates to help protect your PC.)
If you continue to use Windows XP after support ends, your computer will still work but it might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Also, as more software and hardware manufacturers continue to optimize for more recent versions of Windows, you can expect to encounter greater numbers of apps and devices that do not work with Windows XP.
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John Marlin
Senior Support Escalation Engineer
Microsoft Global Business Support