Wednesday 15 January 2014

Your operating system...be warned!

Many people may be aware that Windows XP will not be supported as an operating system by Microsoft but they may not be aware of the implications.

It is not just that any problems with the software will not be fixed but also that any security issues that may arise will go unaddressed and this could make your computer vulnerable. In addition, you will find that your contract with your anti-virus supplier is likely to be affected as many of them are saying that they will not support this edition of the Windows operating system either because they rely on Microsoft doing their part about vulnerabilities.

So we are faced with the situation that the hackers are actually helping Microsoft to sell you software. How ironic is that!!!

Written by Keith Powell, Colbea Business Advisor.