How to getting free security updates for Windows XP -- until 2019

[Frands]

Microsoft has stopped providing XP users with security updates, forcing them to either upgrade to another, newer operating system, or gamble with their safety. While the latest usage figures show that a large portion of users are moving away from XP, there's still a sizable number of users who aren't -- or can't.

If you're an XP user, or know some XP users, there's a trick which makes it possible to receive security updates for the aging OS for another five years -- right up until April 2019.

Please read full story here: http://betanews.com/2014/05/26/how-to-continue-getting-free-security-updates-for-windows-xp-until-2019/

I didn't say anything :thud:

[Frands]

I wouldn' try this out! It's all to risky  :shock:

[LilBambi]

Full Windows XP has much more in it than PoSReady embedded WinXP.

This is not going to keep anyone safe. And I am sure Microsoft will find a way to correct this false security.

[Frands]

This is not going to keep anyone safe. And I am sure Microsoft will find a way to correct this false security.

I really agree with you. It's fair that some XP users still like the good old XP, but it is just not safe using this hack. All to risky!

[Frands]

Microsoft wrote:

We recently became aware of a hack that purportedly aims to provide security updates to Windows XP customers. The security updates that could be installed are intended for Windows Embedded and Windows Server 2003 customers and do not fully protect Windows XP customers. Windows XP customers also run a significant risk of functionality issues with their machines if they install these updates, as they are not tested against Windows XP. The best way for Windows XP customers to protect their systems is to upgrade to a more modern operating system, like Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

Full Story:
http://betanews.com/2014/05/27/microsoft-warns-against-xp-update-hack-suggests-users-upgrade-to-windows-8-1-instead/