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2. Security Essentials has been extended to mid 2015

Thu Mar 6, 2014, 02:54 PM

Mar 2014

Microsoft today announced it will continue to provide updates to its security products (antimalware engine and signatures) for Windows XP users through July 14, 2015. Previously, the company said it would halt all updates on the same day as the end of support date for Windows XP: April 8, 2014.

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2014/01/15/microsoft-extends-updates-windows-xp-security-products-july-14-2015/

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Well, should I get a new computer or what? [View all] malthaussen Mar 2014 OP

My suggestion... Xyzse Mar 2014 #1

Security Essentials has been extended to mid 2015 jakeXT Mar 2014 #2

Well, now, that's a different kettle of fish. malthaussen Mar 2014 #3

Now THAT's good news! arcane1 Mar 2014 #4

Depends on several things. MicaelS Mar 2014 #5

Yeah, it's definitely getting up there. malthaussen Mar 2014 #6

Windows 8.1 is out. This is Windows 8.1.1. MicaelS Mar 2014 #7

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