How Can I Protect My Windows Xp?
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Can I still use Windows XP after 2020?

Updated on June 21, 2021 . Microsoft Windows XP will no longer be receiving anymore security updates beyond April 8, 2014. What this means to most of us who are still on the 13-year-old system is that the OS will be vulnerable to hackers taking advantage of security flaws that will never be patched.

Do I need antivirus for Windows XP?

The built-in firewall is not enough, and Windows XP has no antivirus, no antispyware and no security updates. In fact, Microsoft themselves stopped supporting Windows XP back in 2014, meaning they no longer release security updates for it.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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