Windows XP Support – The End

Oh no!   It sounds horrible to hear that Microsoft is going to end support for Windows XP.  In windows series, Windows XP is the only operating system used by people for long duration.  Microsoft made lot of changes to windows since its introduction of GUI (Graphical User Interface) and WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get).  Before that, using a computer is a tedious process.  In other words, computers are only used in industries, offices, and in research.  However, windows revolutionized the computer industry through its easy interface.  People loved to use windows.  This Windows 3.11 is not an independent operating system.  It should be started by typing win on the DOS command prompt.  Though, it is known to be user-friendly.  Thereafter Windows 95 came to the market as an independent operating system with multi-tasking support.  Windows 95 is a complete replacement to its predecessors.  Its graphics is excellent compared to windows 3.11.  In addition, there are other things too changed in the computer industry.  Internet made available to public.  JPEG/JPG, GIF file formats for pictures and AVI format for video is introduced. 

The Real Power of GUI

This Windows 95 is the gateway to millions of people to start learning computer.  In other words, people started to buy computer for their home.  Introduction of user-friendly applications and Microsoft’s support made it to spread all over the world in the short period of time.  But Microsoft is not happy with its version.  Hence Windows 98 came to market with integrated internet support.  During this time, it also came up with windows that are purely designed for corporate.  It is known as client/server computing.  In which there are two operating systems are introduced as Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation.  These networking operating systems also had its growth in industries and official areas where more number of computers used.  File securities and sharing is the main feature of this operating system. 

Simplicity of Workgroup and Integrated Internet Explorer

According to Windows 98, Microsoft allowed to shift themselves easily by upgrading their OS or by installing it from the scratch.  Windows 98 had several new features and enhanced file system.  It is designed to support large storage space.  The GUI is fine tuned.  Everything becomes perfect with Windows 98.  Internet Explorer connected people around the world.  It is really a lovable experience with Windows 98.  In the technical point of view, its lack of stability made users to feel bad.  The software giant Microsoft introduced Windows XP in the year 2001 with stability, user-friendly and security for files.  There was a big difference in design too.  Visually it provided a great experience to work with windows.  It allowed having multiple users in the same system.  Users can assign password to protect their files.  Furthermore it came with home networking option.  This feature simplified setting up workgroup.  On the other hand users shifted themselves to Windows XP slowly. end support for Windows XP from April 2014.  It will not provide any updates.  It will not fix any issues under XP platform.  Third party applications too will withdraw their support.  Hence the only way is to upgrade computers to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.    

But those who started to use XP felt good and they spread their experience to others.  Soon Windows XP started to dominate windows series till today.  Now Windows 7 is on the market running successfully and 8.1 also released, many people still use Windows XP.  Its system recovery feature and Safe Mode experience are considered as great.  Microsoft end support for Windows XP from April 2014.  It will not provide any updates.  It will not fix any issues under XP platform.  Third party applications too will withdraw their support.  Hence the only way is to upgrade computers to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.