Windows XP is reaching end of support on April 8, 2014, after which it will no longer receive security updates or technical support. While 600 million systems still use XP, accounting for 37% of the OS market, upgrading is important for businesses. After support ends, XP users will be vulnerable to security issues and lack assistance from Microsoft. Upgrading to a newer OS like Windows 7 provides benefits such as improved security, reduced service interruptions, and access to updated software and systems. Computer repair professionals can help businesses develop an upgrade plan to transition before support expires.

1. Presented by:
Halli Evans
Date:
Thursday, Sept
ember 26
Time:
4:00pm EDT
WINDOWS XP IS ENDING.
HOW WILL IT IMPACT
YOUR BUSINESS!

2.  Currently:
 600 million XP systems still in use
 Hold 37.19% of the operating system market
 The rate of people giving up XP has slowed down, instead
of speeding up.
 Microsoft estimates 30% of small to midsized business
customers are still using XP
XP’S CURRENT HOLD ON THE MARKET
“It will be like driving a car you can no longer buy parts for
anymore”
-Jay Paulas, Microsoft’s Director of Windows small-business
marketing

3.  XP was launched to computer manufacturers in August, and to
the retail markets in October.
 Many people do not realize they are using a 12 year old
operating system!
XP WAS LAUNCHED IN 2001

4.  People are still using because it works.
 It is time for businesses to make a decision about updating
technology.
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?
XP’s lifecycle will end April 8, 2014

5.  After April 8, 2014 the following will no longer be
available:
Security Updates
Non-Security Hotfixes
Free or Paid Assisted Support
Technical Content Updates
Addressing New Vulnerabilities
Compliance Issues
WILL IT IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS
Yes!

6. Many businesses are delaying the upgrades
for the following reasons:
Cost
Time
Unaware
Don’t understand the impact
ARE YOU PUTTING UPGRADING OFF?
You Shouldn’t Be!

7.  Upgrading to a more recently released operating
system (i.e. Windows 7 or 8) gives you access to:
Upgraded Email System
Ability to Utilize Microsoft Office365
Decreased Chance of Malware Attacks
Improved Security Options
Reduced Service Interruptions
Increased Efficiencies
ARE THERE BENEFITS TO UPGRADING
Absolutely!

8.  Many analysts believe people are behind on upgrades because
they are large enough for this to be complex, but small
enough they don’t have a dedicated staff.
 Our Computer Troubleshooters Franchise Owners are ready to
help your business establish their upgrade plan!
 Contact your local expert today by going to
www.comptroub.com.
WHAT IS YOUR UPGRADE STRATEGY?
Make A Plan!