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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 Microsoft's cut-off
Microsoft Denies China’s Windows 8 Backdoor Claims
Microsoft angrily denies Chinese claims that Windows 8 has a backdoor for NSA survelliance
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 XP
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
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
Microsoft Patches Windows XP With IE Update
Microsoft opts to rescue Windows XP users with an emergency patch for Internet Explorer
Fresh Internet Explorer Zero-Day Used In Targeted Attacks
'Operation Clandestine Fox' attacks take advantage of a fresh Internet Explorer vulnerability
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
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
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
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
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 approach to removing it.
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
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 users are aware of it
Google Targets Windows XP-Dependent Businesses With Chromebook Discounts
Google dances on Windows XP's grave by asking enterprises to consider something new
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 the platform
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 it
Goodbye Windows XP – Quiz Of The Week
After thirteen years, Windows XP is coming to the end of its life. Our quiz commemorates it
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
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 Windows XP users
ATM Attack Uses SMS To Dispense Cash
A newly detected malware variant allows cyber-criminals to control infected ATMs via remote text message
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
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
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 continue XP support services after Microsoft's April cutoff date
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 ahead of its end-of-support date in early April
Microsoft Extends Windows XP Protection To 2015
The company will continue providing anti-malware updates, but nothing more
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
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
Windows 8 And 8.1 Market Share Passes 10 Percent
Windows 7 continues to lead the way, but Windows XP is still worryingly widespread