Windows XP - How many still use it here? What is your plan for after April 8th when Microsoft Support ends? (Office, Vista)

[CrownVic95]

Originally Posted by i_love_autumn

It is now July 2014 and yesterday I got POP-UP supposedly from Windows Update for a malicious software removal tool.Since all support supposedly ended for XP [which I have] in April, what the heck is up with this?

Microsoft extends life of Malicious Software Removal Tool on XP | ZDNet

Microsoft confirmed today for ZDNet that they will continue to create and distribute the Malicious Software Removal Tool for Windows XP users until July 14, 2015.
A Microsoft spokesperson said "Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool is aligned with the company's antimalware engines and signatures and as such, the removal tool will continue to be provided for Windows XP through July 14, 2015."

[i_love_autumn]

Originally Posted by CrownVic95

Microsoft extends life of Malicious Software Removal Tool on XP | ZDNet

Thank you,I would have never known that! I am still planning to get a new PC soon,just haven't felt the need to yet.

[skinsguy37]

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[skinsguy37]

Originally Posted by Peregrine

And Windows 7 will be supported until 2020.

Only IF you pay for extended support. Mainstream support ends January of 2015.

[Skunk Workz]

Originally Posted by skinsguy37

Only IF you pay for extended support. Mainstream support ends January of 2015.

That only applies to non security releted hotfixes ... Security related updates are provided throughout Extended Support.

[i_love_autumn]

Originally Posted by Skunk Workz

That only applies to non security releted hotfixes ... Security related updates are provided throughout Extended Support.

Very good to know,thank you.

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by skinsguy37

Only IF you pay for extended support. Mainstream support ends January of 2015.

Completely incorrect, as pointed out above.

[skinsguy37]

Originally Posted by Skunk Workz

That only applies to non security releted hotfixes ... Security related updates are provided throughout Extended Support.

Ahh.....thanks for clarification. However one does need to be running Service Pack One.

[skinsguy37]

Originally Posted by NHDave

Completely incorrect, as pointed out above.

Thanks. Got it the first time.

[Peregrine]

Originally Posted by skinsguy37

Ahh.....thanks for clarification. However one does need to be running Service Pack One.

Why would anyone NOT be running SP1?