More Users Moved to Windows XP Last Month

[Matsuda]

While such a downgrade might sound pretty awkward for many consumers who are doing their best to remain secure and protect data by installing all latest versions of running apps, it seems like many are actually doing so.

Enter June 2014 statistics provided by market researcher Net Applications.

The figures we are talking about reveal that Windows XP remains the second most-used operating system worldwide with a share of 25.31 percent after Windows 7, which is still installed on more than half of the desktop computers out there and has a share of 50.55 percent.

But what's more important is that Windows XP actually increased its share from the month before, and although the boost is nothing to be proud of, it's still a sign that not everyone is ready to make the switch to another operating system.

Microsoft does not agree with users deciding to stay on Windows XP and warns that an unsupported platform is extremely risky for you and your data as cybercriminals finding an unpatched vulnerability could easily break into the system to access personal files.

“Windows XP is 12 years old—that’s pretty old for an operating system. In the past 12 years you’ve probably gotten a new phone, maybe a new TV, and possibly even a new car. Maybe it’s time for a new PC too, so you can make sure you have more memory and storage, faster processing speeds, and a higher-quality display (some even come with touch). And they’re less expensive than you might think,” Microsoft says.

On the good side, plenty of third-party security vendors actually continue to provide support for Windows XP, so if you're yet to upgrade, there are lots of anti-virus solutions and firewalls out there that continue to work on this particular operating system. The problem is that at some point, everyone will eventually have to move to a newer Windows version.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Despite-End-of-Support-More-Users-Moved-to-Windows-XP-Last-Month-449005.shtml

Edited July 1, 2014 by Adriano

[MidnightDistortions]

:rofl: :lmao: :rofl:

I've had the same car since 2003, i'm doing some preventive maintenance on it getting it checked out. I built a new desktop in 2012, but i mostly use my 08' machine i bought used for $100 for my 2002 laptop replacement and had to get a new phone several years ago. I did buy a new TV but only because i wanted one that i could hook my desktop PC up to.

Yeah XP is derelict, but i suppose people still use it because they were unhappy with W7 or W8 (which they are probably listed on the 100 excuses why they won't upgrade to a newer OS). it's funny how MS chooses to sing the same tune, abandon XP and get W8 today!

Edited July 1, 2014 by MidnightDistortions

[licurg]

Um. Net Applications can hardly be trusted here. Usually their polls only cover North America, so the actual percentage of XP users should be even higher, because it's still No1 OS in many Asian countries (and - surprise - businesses across the globe). Looks like MS is trying to keep pokerface while the situation with the new released OS has gotten out of hand. Their stick and carrot policy doesn't seem to be working. Just my opinion, though.

[2635599]

well just show there are a lot of dumb people out there.

[funkyy]

well just show there are a lot of dumb people out there.

Who you calling dumb? :showoff: :showoff: :showoff:

[funkyy]

Dyslexic XP users rule K.O. :lol:

[2635599]

Dyslexic XP users rule K.O. :lol:

you meant delusional xp users DROOL.

[smallhagrid]

Time to use...

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For this latest bandwidth waster.

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Edited July 2, 2014 by smallhagrid