Talk about XP is a pirated user after April 8
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Microsoft will officially stop technical support for Windows XP operating system from today, which means that after this date, if there are any vulnerabilities in XP operating system, Microsoft will no longer provide any system updates to fix the vulnerabilities. Under this circumstance, consumers' personal computers may face certain security risks. As the most successful operating system in Microsoft's history, XP operating system still has nearly 30% market share in the world. In China, the proportion of users using XP system is as high as 70%, with a total number of users exceeding 200 million. 1. Q: From today, can the XP operating system installed on my computer still be used? A: Yes. The "retirement" of XP system does not mean that the operating system software will no longer continue to run. You can still use the computer normally, which will not hinder any of your operations, such as surfing the Internet, chatting, entertainment, etc. According to Microsoft, from April 8, if there are any vulnerabilities in XP operating system, Microsoft will no longer provide any system updates to fix the vulnerabilities. In simple terms, from April 8, if there are vulnerabilities in XP system, Microsoft will no longer be responsible for issuing "patches" to help you fix the vulnerabilities. By then, your XP system can still run normally, but there are some vulnerabilities in the system, and no one will help you fix them. In the past, Microsoft would proactively push "patches" to you. 2. Q: What will happen if a new vulnerability appears in the system? A: If a vulnerability appears in the system but is not patched in time, it may cause some security risks, such as the computer being infected with a Trojan program, a computer virus, or being hacked by a hacker. Please note that just because there may be some security risks does not mean that your computer will definitely be infected with a virus or attacked by a hacker. 3. Q: What can I do about the vulnerability? A: If you do not upgrade the operating system, the best way is to install some security software on your computer. There are many free and paid security software on the market, which can provide certain protection for some common vulnerabilities or viruses. If your computer is mainly used for personal entertainment, you can install some common free security software; if it is for corporate use, it is recommended to upgrade the operating system or purchase professional security software and seek more professional security technical support. 4. Q: What should I do if I insist on using the XP system and want to ensure security? A: In addition to installing the security software mentioned above, you can actually sign an XP system extended support contract with Microsoft. Enterprises, governments and other institutional customers can pay to sign a technical support contract with Microsoft in order to continue using the XP system. Recently, the governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands paid for this service. As for individual customers, even if they have money, it is estimated that it is difficult to enjoy this service. 5. Q: Why do you want to "retire" the XP system? A: Windows XP is an operating system product launched by Microsoft in 2001, which is 12 years ago. Although this operating system product won the favor of many users with its stability and ease of use when it was launched, it has lagged behind in terms of security and performance due to its outdated system architecture. Microsoft has supported Windows XP for two years longer than any other operating system. For Microsoft, this is a huge cost. At the same time, since users are unwilling to upgrade, it has also affected the sales of Microsoft's subsequent versions of the operating system. Therefore, Microsoft still hopes that people will buy the latest version of the operating system. 6. Q: Why are there still so many people using the XP operating system? A: According to incomplete statistics, there may still be more than 300 million computers in the world that are still using the XP system, of which there may be about 200 million XP users in China. Among domestic XP users, enterprises and government agencies may account for a very large proportion. The reason why they have been unable to upgrade to other versions of the operating system is mainly because some of the core applications of these institutions may be developed based on the XP system, which forces these institutions to continue using the XP system. 7. Q: Can I buy a Windows 8 operating system to replace the XP system on my computer? A: Microsoft is certainly happy to buy the Windows 8 operating system, but it is really unnecessary to install the Windows 8 system on a computer purchased a few years ago. The main consideration is that the hardware of the old computer may not support the Windows 8 system. Even if it can be installed, some of the latest features may not be experienced. Therefore, if you want to experience the Windows 8 operating system, it is best to buy a new computer. 8. Q: My XP system is pirated. What will happen after April 8? A: Pirated XP system is software without Microsoft's permission. It may have some problems, such as system instability and easy infection of Trojan programs. However, if you have been using a pirated system for the past few years and have never had any problems, then you may not encounter new problems if you continue to use it. However, if you buy a new computer, it is still recommended to use genuine software. If you really don't want to spend money to buy operating system software, you can also consider some open source operating systems, which are free and the experience is not bad. As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity. |
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