Microsoft Encouraging Users To Ditch Windows XP

Windows XP

As the hours tick away Microsoft has been encouraging people to ditch Windows XP.

Support for the venerable Windows XP operating system ends this Tuesday.

It means that there will be no more official security updates and bug fixes for the operating system from Microsoft.

Some governments have negotiated extended support contracts for the OS in a bid to keep users protected.

For more on this story visit: Mark Ward, BBC.com