Microsoft warns users of the more than twelve-year-old Windows XP for the approaching end of support for the operating system via pop-ups. Furthermore, it provides a tool to settings and accounts to convert to a newer OS.
Microsoft let the pop-ups starting next Saturday, every eighth of the month will appear, says the company. In the pop-up is a link to a Microsoft web site with information about the end of support for the operating system, then Microsoft under more security holes will not be sealed and users more vulnerable to malware.
Users may receive the pop-up off with a check mark. In addition, Microsoft wants people to switch to help by a free version of PCMover Express; that software normally costs 23,95 euros. With this tool users can data, photos, and videos to transfer to a new operating system. The bring entire programs can not with the free version of the program.
Microsoft will stop on april 8, with the support of Windows XP. The outdated operating system runs on many pcs, including among Dutch municipalities. An update to a newer operating system takes users of XP, always money; Windows 8.1 is free for Windows 8 users. The number two in the market, Apple does that too. Mac OS X users get a free update to Mavericks if they are Snow Leopard from 2009 or newer to run.
