Windows XP was and still is a good operating system. But, at 13 years old, it's well passed pensionable age by tech standards and the time has come for retirement. Today (8 April) is the day Microsoft ceases extended support for Windows XP.
However, OS retirement is not an easy process. And with many organisations - particularly those in the financial and public sectors - still heavily reliant on Windows XP to power their business operations, there is fear, uncertainty and doubt about how to move forward.
Some firms have a migration strategy in place, others are working towards that goal. Others may be frozen in panic. There are real security fears in place now that support has been pulled.
We've rounded up all of our Windows XP content hereand provided a list of some key articles below you may find relevant as your business decides what to do next. Or indeed, wonders, what other businesses are doing about the problem child XP is likely to become.
As always, we value your feedback and comments so get in touch either by email or using the comments functionality below the article.
Security matters
ICO warns businesses of Windows XP deadline
Staying secure upon the death of Windows XP
The Windows XP Zombie Apocalypse
Windows XP support for Security Essentials extended to July 2015
Windows XP users risk "car crash" scenario by sticking with old OS
Where next?
BYOD hailed as answer to enterprise Windows XP upgrade woes
Dell looking to capture migrating Windows XP users
Government strikes last minute deal over extended Windows XP support
Microsoft steps up Windows XP upgrade efforts as support deadline looms
VMware and Google offer enterprise Windows XP upgrade lifeline
Windows 7 vs Windows 8.1: Which is best for you?
Windows 8 adoption remains sluggish
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