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. Learn more about migration and deployment programs by
contacting your Microsoft sales representative,
Microsoft Services or your
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, 2014 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.
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