[access-uk] Re: Microsoft says goodbye to support for Windows XP and Office 2003 in April
- From: Saqib Hussain <Saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 10:10:06 +0100
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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