![]() ![]() “This means that PCs running Windows Vista will not be secure and will still be at risk for virus and malware.” Microsoft can not put it more strongly when they say: Google Chrome has already ended support last year, and Firefox will end support for the OS in 2017, meaning users will be left vulnerable on the dangerous internet high seas. Hackers frequently find vulnerabilities in Windows which goes all the way back to Windows XP, but Microsoft only patch their supported operating systems, meaning while Windows 7 will get a fix Windows Vista and lower machines will remain exposed.īesides not providing security updates, Microsoft Security Essentials will no longer be available to download, and if already installed will stop receiving virus signatures in the near future. This means there will be no more security updates, which is the main impetus to upgrade. If you are one of the 0.78% of people still running Vista now may be a good time to finally make that jump to a supported OS.Īfter 10 years of service Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on the poorly received OS, and are ending extended support on the 11th April 2017.
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