14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft reminded everyone at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 that Windows XP support is coming to an end and asked companies across the world to assist users’ transition to modern Windows, be it 7 or 8.
HP is the first name that joins Microsoft’s effort announcing a so-called Windows XP to Windows 7 transition offensive that includes consulting migration services and special deals on a number of products.
The software maker will stop providing updates and security patches for Windows XP as of April 8, 2014, so users are now urged to abandon the ancient operating system and make the move to 7 or 8.
Not many are getting the message, statistics provided by market researchers across the world reveal, as Windows XP is still powering more than 37 percent of computers worldwide.