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Microsoft WinXP today the end of mainstream support

By Haven Frbiz

Microsoft Windows XP operating system, the formal end of the mainstream of today's technical support, access to technical support phase to the expansion in April 2014.

Since then, Microsoft Windows XP users will not accept submission of product design changes or feature requests for such services, but will continue to provide users with security patch updates and technical support services such as pay.

According to introduction, Microsoft Windows XP technical support from the mainstream of technical support to the expansion phase, there are three main changes: no longer accept the submission of product design or function of the change request; nothing to do with the security patch requires users to pay separately; also no longer be entitled to with the license agreement, licensing programs and other support programs presented free of charge technical support.

In April 2014 after the expiration of the expansion of technical support, will enter a self-help online support services, product support after the end of 12 months, users can self-help online support services through Microsoft's online Knowledge Base articles inquiry to resolve the case of to the related issues.

Industry sources, Windows XP technical support in the mainstream after the stop, although it will continue to patch major security update, but some of the loopholes have little effect may no longer be repaired.

Ordinary users should update all system patches, and install network firewalls and anti-virus software, or consider upgrading to Windows Vista.

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