If new exploits are found in the operating system after this April that hackers could take advantage of to compromise your data, Microsoft will not be issuing any sort of patch or protection - you will be on your own. Even if you continue to use a third party security suite until 2019, the updates and fixes for the operating system will stop and that still creates a terrible circumstance. While Microsoft Security Solutions may provide support until 2015, security and bug fixes for the operating system will cease this April 8. That being said, Window XP is twelve years old and it is really time to move on. It will depend on the exact company, but some are promising to continue providing support as late as 2019. NortonLifeLock has reversed their decision and will not discontinue support for Win XP and Vista users on 2. You will still be able to obtain security solutions from companies including Norton, AVG, Trend Micro, and Kaspersky. While Microsoft is backing out of Windows XP and encouraging growth with Windows 8, other third party companies will still provide security solutions. The misunderstanding is that some people currently think that all antivirus support will end for the operating system – that is simply not true. In essence, this means that you will want to abandon Microsoft Security Essentials when the 2015 date comes around town.
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