Prevent malicious software
Windows XP end-of-life support
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Challenge
Microsoft announced end of general support for the Windows XP operating system effective as of April 2014.
Risk
Microsoft will stop issuing security patches, which jeopardizes security and compliance.
Solution
Extend the life of Windows XP until you can upgrade by the following methods:
- Compliance – Use Bit9’s business intelligence reporting and audit history.
- Security – Use Bit9’s prevention functionality to stop untrusted programs from executing on XP systems.
