Windows XP end of life (EOL)
If your business is using Windows XP at this point you are probably aware that Microsoft will be ending support of Windows XP on April 8, 2014. There will be no more security updates or technical support for the Windows XP operating system. What it means is that you should take action as soon as possible. Here, at Alaska Tech Support we help small to medium size business to keep users and their data safer. PCs running Windows XP after April, 2014, should not be considered to be protected, and it’s important that we migrate your computers to a current supported operating system.
There are many options for small and medium businesses considering moving to a modern PC with the latest productivity and collaboration tools. The size and network setup for every company if different, that’s why we will work with you in finding most effective and budgeted approach during this upgrade.
Here is a list of potential risks of staying with Windows XP:
Security:
Without critical Windows XP security updates, your PC may become vulnerable to harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software which can steal or damage your business data and information. Anti-virus software will also not be able to fully protect you once Windows XP itself is unsupported.
Compliance:
Businesses that are governed by regulatory obligations such as HIPAA may find that they are no longer able to satisfy compliance requirements. More information on HHS’s view on the security requirements for information systems that contain electronic protected health information (e-PHI) can be found here (HHS HIPAA FAQ - Security Rule).
Lack of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Support:
Many software vendors will no longer support their products running on Windows XP as they are unable to receive Windows XP updates. For example, the new Office takes advantage of the modern Windows and will not run on Windows XP.
Hardware Manufacturer support:
Most PC hardware manufacturers will stop supporting Windows XP on existing and new hardware. This will also mean that drivers required to run Windows XP on new hardware may not be available.
Microsoft Tool – Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
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