Important Reminder about Microsoft
Written on July 15, 2010 at 9:53 am, by mymobileit
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IN case you missed it before this is pertinent to many small businesses. This morning I was at a small business in Atlanta running an unsupported operating system(that were “supposedly” supported and maintained by another IT firm in GA)
We would like to make you aware of important news regarding certain versions of Windows that could affect your computers and servers. On July 13, Microsoft support—including the release of new security updates—will end for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. It is also important to note that support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (or RTM, as it is commonly referred to, which indicates the original version without any service packs installed) ended on April 13.
KEY DATES
Windows XP SP2 – July 13, 2010
Windows 2000 Professional – July 13, 2010
Windows 2000 Server – July 13, 2010
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Microsoft will stop providing incident support and will not release new updates, including security updates.
Running an unsupported version of Windows could be harder to manage, expensive to maintain, and could expose your business and your customers to business and regulatory risks.
Running an unsupported version of Windows could represent a security threat—Microsoft will no longer release new security updates for vulnerabilities discovered after EOS.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
1) Upgrade to the latest version of the operating system
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 provide you with platforms designed to address the current business and security environment.
2) Install the most current service pack
If you have computers that are not ready to move to Windows 7, then apply the most current service pack to continue to receive updates and support.
For Windows Vista support and updates, apply Service Pack 2.
For Windows XP support and updates, apply Service Pack 3 (SP3).If you have Premier Support, these benefits can be used toward Windows XP SP3 migration and patch management.
There are no service pack upgrade options for Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Professional.
To learn more about your end-of-support options, contact your Microsoft Certified Partner, or visit windows.microsoft.com/eos.
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