Windows XP

NHS Trusts Still Struggling On With Windows XP, FOI Request Finds

Health body facing major bill due to NHS trusts refusing to move on

10 years ago

Developers Release ‘Unofficial’ Windows XP Service Packs

An independent developer is finalising 'Unofficial Service Pack 4', the latest of several projects to continue supporting Windows XP beyond…

10 years ago

Microsoft Denies China’s Windows 8 Backdoor Claims

Microsoft angrily denies Chinese claims that Windows 8 has a backdoor for NSA survelliance

10 years ago

No More Windows 8 For The Chinese Government

Chinese authorities ban Windows 8 in government offices, to avoid the ‘end of support’ dilemma they are facing with Windows…

11 years ago

Malware More Likely To Affect Windows 7 And Vista Than Windows XP

Windows XP less infected than newer versions during the last three months, but that doesn't mean it's any more secure

11 years ago

Microsoft Fixes Two Critical Flaws In Non-XP Patch Tuesday

A fairly lightweight Patch Tuesday arrives in May, but there are critical fixes for Internet Explorer

11 years ago

Microsoft Patches Windows XP With IE Update

Microsoft opts to rescue Windows XP users with an emergency patch for Internet Explorer

11 years ago

Fresh Internet Explorer Zero-Day Used In Targeted Attacks

'Operation Clandestine Fox' attacks take advantage of a fresh Internet Explorer vulnerability

11 years ago

China Looks To Protect XP Systems

The Chinese government is investigating security tools for its Windows XP systems, while it negotiates with Microsoft over upgrade pricing

11 years ago

Ubuntu 14.04 ‘Trusty Tahr’ Arrives To Fill Windows XP Void

Canonical touts the new release of Ubuntu Linux as a great alternative to replace Windows XP

11 years ago

Intel Benefits From XP Migration But Mobile Dips

The move from Windows XP helped the performance of Intel's PC group, but mobile chip sales decline

11 years ago

US Revenue Service Pays Microsoft To Continue Windows XP Support

The US' IRS has said it missed the deadline for migrating away from Windows XP due to budget shortfalls

11 years ago

It’s The End Of XP – Not The World

Windows XP had to go because it lacks modern security features, says Robert Lemos. But you can take a measured…

11 years ago

PC Decline Eases With Windows XP Cutoff

The ailing PC market has received a small boost thanks to Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows XP

11 years ago

Windows XP Is Dead – Long Live Linux!

Windows XP machines could have a new lease of life running Linux, says Sean Michael Kerner - but only if…

11 years ago

Google Targets Windows XP-Dependent Businesses With Chromebook Discounts

Google dances on Windows XP's grave by asking enterprises to consider something new

11 years ago

Microsoft Ends Support For Windows XP With Final Patch Tuesday

Microsoft ends support for Windows XP more than 12 years after its launch despite 25 percent of enterprises still running…

11 years ago

How To Survive The Death Of Windows XP

If you really must run Windows XP after Microsoft cuts off support today, Wayne Rash tells you how to do…

11 years ago

Goodbye Windows XP – Quiz Of The Week

After thirteen years, Windows XP is coming to the end of its life. Our quiz commemorates it

11 years ago

UK Government Agrees £5.5m Deal For One Year’s Additional Windows XP Support

The public sector is spending £5.5 million to buy more time for OS migration

11 years ago

Microsoft Offers $100 Discount To Customers Upgrading From Windows XP

Discount will apply to any new Surface or Windows 8 computer costing more than $599 as Microsoft looks to migrate…

11 years ago

ATM Attack Uses SMS To Dispense Cash

A newly detected malware variant allows cyber-criminals to control infected ATMs via remote text message

11 years ago

Global PC Market To Continue Decline, Has Zero Percent Future Growth Rate – IDC

Projections from IDC predict six percent fall in PC shipments this year and zero percent long term growth rate

11 years ago

Microsoft Offers Free Data Transfer Tools Ahead Of Windows XP Deadline

Microsoft offers tools, notifications and even a website to tell you if you're running Windows XP

11 years ago

Chinese IT Giants To Support Windows XP

With Chinese market share of Windows XP at around 25 percent, Tencent and other major IT companies are promising to…

11 years ago

Microsoft Offers Resources For Switching Off XP

Microsoft has published a variety of tools for helping small businesses and consumers make the switch away from Windows XP…

11 years ago

Microsoft Extends Windows XP Protection To 2015

The company will continue providing anti-malware updates, but nothing more

11 years ago

Microsoft To End Security Essentials With XP Support Cutoff

Microsoft warns that Security Essentials for Windows XP is also set to end in three months time

11 years ago

Upgrading From Windows XP Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

It's no wonder businesses are trying to avoid upgrading from Windows XP, says Wayne Rash

11 years ago

Windows 8 And 8.1 Market Share Passes 10 Percent

Windows 7 continues to lead the way, but Windows XP is still worryingly widespread

11 years ago