[access-uk] Re: Microsoft says goodbye to support for Windows XP and Office 2003 in April
- From: Ibrahim Gucukoglu <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:34:41 +0100
Hi
Go to the one drive website and download the console application onto your
daughter's laptop. You should be able to access one drive then.
Sent from my iPhone
> On 1 Apr 2014, at 10:10, Saqib Hussain <Saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi. The reason I asked is because I bought my daughter a laptop and I
> couldn't find it. Does anyone know how I can get to the one drive as I have
> activated a license of Office 365 on the machine as I had 4 spare licenses
> going. I was looking for the equivalant of my computer but I couldn't get it
> to bring up the drive in a search.
>
>> On 1 Apr 2014, at 10:04, "Ibrahim Gucukoglu" <ibrahim_gucukoglu@xxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Yes, Windows defender is built into Windows 8 and it replaces Microsoft
>> Security essentials. On the other hand, although there is a Windows defender
>> in windows seven, this is a very basic protection and protect against
>> malware only, so you need to download Security essentials that operating
>> system.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On 1 Apr 2014, at 09:21, Saqib Hussain <Saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi. Could tell me if Windows 8 has it's own anti-virus protection as I
>>> don't think you can download Microsoft Security Essentials for it!
>>>
>>>> On 30 Mar 2014, at 15:37, "Jackie Brown" <thebrownsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> For those who don't already know this, or would like to read more about
>>>> what
>>>> it will mean for people running these products, please feel free to read
>>>> the
>>>> below.
>>>>
>>>> Text follows:
>>>>
>>>> Support for Windows XP ends in: 9Days:10Hours :28Minutes :40SecondsWhat is
>>>> end of support?
>>>> After 12 years, support for Windows XP will end on April 8, 2014. There
>>>> will
>>>> be no more security updates or technical support for the Windows XP
>>>> operating system. It is very important that customers and partners migrate
>>>> to a modern operating system such as Windows 8.1. Customers moving to a
>>>> modern operating system will benefit from dramatically enhanced security,
>>>> broad device choice for a mobile workforce, higher user productivity, and a
>>>> lower total cost of ownership through improved management capabilities.
>>>>
>>>> Support for Office 2003 also ends on April 8, 2014.
>>>> What does this mean?
>>>> It means you should take action. After April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no
>>>> longer provide security updates or technical support for Windows XP.
>>>> Security updates patch vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malware and
>>>> help keep users and their data safer. PCs running Windows XP after April 8,
>>>> 2014, should not be considered to be protected, and it is important that
>>>> you
>>>> migrate to a current supported operating system - such as Windows 8.1 - so
>>>> you can receive regular security updates to protect their computer from
>>>> malicious attacks.
>>>>
>>>> Read the Windows lifecycle fact sheet to learn more.
>>>> How do I migrate off Windows XP?
>>>> Enterprise Customers:
>>>> Microsoft offers large organizations (500+ employees) in-depth technical
>>>> resources, tools, and expert guidance to ease the deployment and management
>>>> of Windows, Office and Internet Explorer products and technologies. To
>>>> learn
>>>> more about migration and deployment programs, please contact your Microsoft
>>>> sales representative or Certified Microsoft Partner. Learn how to pilot and
>>>> deploy a modern desktop yourself by visiting the Springboard Series for
>>>> Windows 8.1.
>>>>
>>>> Small to Medium Business:
>>>> There are many options for small and medium businesses considering moving
>>>> to
>>>> a modern PC with the latest productivity and collaboration tools. Small to
>>>> mid-size organizations (<500 employees) should locate a Microsoft Certified
>>>> Partner to understand the best options to meet their business needs. If
>>>> your
>>>> current PC meets the system requirements for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you
>>>> can buy Windows 7 Professional or Windows 8.1 Pro from a local retailer or
>>>> Microsoft Certified Partner. If your PC does not meet system requirements,
>>>> consider purchasing a new business PC with Windows 8.1 Pro.
>>>>
>>>> Home PC Users:
>>>> To stay protected after support ends, you have some options. The first
>>>> option is to upgrade your current PC. Very few older computers will be able
>>>> to run Windows 8.1, which is the latest version of Windows. We recommend
>>>> that you download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant to check if your PC
>>>> meets the system requirements for Windows 8.1 and then follow the steps in
>>>> the tutorial to upgrade if your PC is able. For more detailed information,
>>>> read the FAQ. You can also purchase a new PC. If your current PC can't run
>>>> Windows 8.1, it might be time to consider shopping for a new one. Be sure
>>>> to
>>>> explore our great selection of new PCs. They're more powerful, light
>>>> weight,
>>>> and stylish than ever before-and with an average price that's considerably
>>>> less expensive than the average PC was 10 years ago.
>>>>
>>>> Potential risks of staying with Windows XP
>>>> Running Windows XP SP3 in your environment after April 8, 2104 may expose
>>>> you to potential risks, such as:
>>>>
>>>> Security:
>>>> Without critical Windows XP security updates, your PC may become vulnerable
>>>> to harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software which can steal
>>>> or
>>>> damage your business data and information. Anti-virus software will also
>>>> not
>>>> be able to fully protect you once Windows XP itself is unsupported.
>>>>
>>>> Compliance:
>>>> Businesses that are governed by regulatory obligations such as HIPAA may
>>>> find that they are no longer able to satisfy compliance requirements. More
>>>> information on HHS's view on the security requirements for information
>>>> systems that contain electronic protected health information (e-PHI) can be
>>>> found here (HHS HIPAA FAQ - Security Rule).
>>>>
>>>> Lack of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Support:
>>>> Many software vendors will no longer support their products running on
>>>> Windows XP as they are unable to receive Windows XP updates. For example,
>>>> the new Office takes advantage of the modern Windows and will not run on
>>>> Windows XP.
>>>>
>>>> Hardware Manufacturer support:
>>>> Most PC hardware manufacturers will stop supporting Windows XP on existing
>>>> and new hardware. This will also mean that drivers required to run Windows
>>>> XP on new hardware may not be available.
>>>> Frequently Asked Questions
>>>> Can Windows XP still be activated after April 8, 2014?
>>>> Windows XP can still be installed and activated after end of support.
>>>> Computers running Windows XP will still work but they won't receive any
>>>> Microsoft Updates or be able to leverage technical support. Activations
>>>> will
>>>> still be required for retail installations of Windows XP after this date as
>>>> well.
>>>>
>>>> Can Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 still be used in Windows XP?
>>>> Windows XP Mode follows the same support lifecycle as Windows XP, extended
>>>> support will end April 8, 2014.
>>>>
>>>> Will MED-V be supported after April 8, 2014?
>>>> Windows XP used with MED-V follows the same support cycle as Windows XP,
>>>> support ends April 8th, 2014.
>>>>
>>>> Will Microsoft Security Essentials be supported after April 8, 2014?
>>>> Microsoft Security Essentials will not be available for download on Windows
>>>> XP after April 8, 2014. If you already have Microsoft Security Essentials
>>>> installed, you will continue to receive anti-malware signature updates
>>>> through July 14, 2015. However, please note that PCs running Windows XP
>>>> after April 8, 2014 should not be considered protected.
>>>>
>>>> Will Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool be supported after April
>>>> 8,
>>>> 2014?
>>>> Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool is aligned with the company's
>>>> anti-malware engines and signatures, and as such the removal tool will
>>>> continue to be provided for Windows XP through July 14, 2015. However, any
>>>> PC running Windows XP after April 8, 2014 should not be considered
>>>> protected
>>>> as there will be no security updates for the Windows XP operating system.
>>>>
>>>> Will System Center, Windows Intune, and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit still
>>>> support Windows XP?
>>>> While customers may continue to use System Center, Windows Intune, and the
>>>> Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to manage and deploy Windows XP past April 8,
>>>> 2014, those products will no longer support Windows XP, and any technical
>>>> issues which may arise will not be addressed.
>>>>
>>>> What about Windows XP Embedded?
>>>> See the Windows Embedded product lifecycle page and Microsoft Support for
>>>> more information on Windows XP Embedded lifecycles.
>>>>
>>>> Will existing updates still be available via Windows Update after April 8,
>>>> 2014?
>>>> Yes, all existing Windows XP updates and fixes will still be available via
>>>> Windows Update and WSUS.
>>>>
>>>> Will Internet Explorer 8 still be supported on Windows XP?
>>>> As a component of Windows, Internet Explorer follows the support lifecycle
>>>> of the Windows operating system on which it is installed on. More
>>>> information is available at Microsoft Support.
>>>>
>>>> Which machines will receive the Windows XP End of Support notification?
>>>> The notification will be sent to users of Windows XP Home and Windows XP
>>>> Professional who have elected to receive updates via Windows Update. Users
>>>> in organizations using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), System Center
>>>> Configuration Manager, or Windows Intune will not receive the Windows XP
>>>> end
>>>> of support notification.
>>>> Additional resources
>>>>
>>>> Jumpstart your Windows XP migration with Microsoft Services
>>>> Learn more about Windows 8.1 deployment
>>>> Visit the Springboard series on TechNet for additional technical guidance
>>>> Learn about the Microsoft device buyback program
>>>> Download the free Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
>>>> Learn more about Windows 7 deployment
>>>> Ask a question: Windows XP IT Pro forum
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>>>> Kind regards,
>>>>
>>>> Jackie Brown
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