Windows XP: Microsoft’s latest operating system update turns ten

This Monday (8) is a historic day for Microsoft. The company was founded exactly ten years ago Latest security update for Windows XPmarks the definitive end of the platform.

OS It was one of the most popular in Windows historywith mass adoption. It was so successful that the company even extended the service’s support period out of concern about leaving many users on an outdated and potentially unsafe platform.

Windows XP was officially released in August 2001. In addition to redesigning the interface, the platform introduced a number of new features such as customizable themes, an integrated firewall, and even a local CD burner.

Its success is also attributed to the failure of its successor, Windows Vista, which suffered various technical problems upon release.

The last breath of Windows XP

Latest Windows XP update A simple security update on April 8, 2014. From that point on, the platform received no more bug fixes, new features, or planned performance optimizations, except for an emergency notification three years later thanks to the WannaCry ransomware.

The end of the system was felt by many users and companies who still use the version, especially due to its nostalgic appearance and operation on less powerful computers. Despite everything, Using a discontinued platform is considered unsafe in terms of digital securityas it is a potential target for attackers.

But no other Microsoft operating system had such a long support period. In total, the brand had twelve and a half years of control; this was much longer than the other versions.

In 2020, Windows XP still had more users than higher versions like Windows 8 and even grew more than Windows 10 itself.

Currently according to Statcounter Windows XP has 0.39% of the market share of all computers with the operating system From Microsoft. That’s a low percentage, but it only reinforces that this version is still alive after all this time.