Post by jballi » 16 Mar 2014, 21:28
Two truths: 1) There is no need to panic. 2) Most antivirus programs will continue to be updated after April 8 and a few will continue to work and will updated well after April 8.
Two more truths: 1) Antivirus programs do not protect from most OS security gaps (aka "exploits"). If a security hole is found after April 8, it will probably remain there until the end of time. There are some who speculate that some malicious software has not been released yet because the authors are waiting for April 8 deadline. 2) Most antivirus programs only protect you from a fraction of the viruses that are out there. An antivirus program should only be one piece of your security arsenal.
My unsolicited advice: There is no need to upgrade right away but an upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8 should be on your list of things to do. I was one of the few who were planning to use Windows XP for another year or two but my 10-year old computer pooped out and so I recently upgraded to refurbished 5-year old Windows 7 computer.
Two truths: 1) There is no need to panic. 2) Most antivirus programs will continue to be updated after April 8 and a few will continue to work and will updated well after April 8.
Two more truths: 1) Antivirus programs do not protect from most OS security gaps (aka "exploits"). If a security hole is found after April 8, it will probably remain there until the end of time. There are some who speculate that some malicious software has not been released yet because the authors are waiting for April 8 deadline. 2) Most antivirus programs only protect you from a fraction of the viruses that are out there. An antivirus program should only be one piece of your security arsenal.
My unsolicited advice: There is no need to upgrade right away but an upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8 should be on your list of things to do. I was one of the few who were planning to use Windows XP for another year or two but my 10-year old computer pooped out and so I recently upgraded to refurbished 5-year old Windows 7 computer.