Microsoft plans to end support for Windows XP on April 8, but there are still many users whose computers run the outdated software. That’s why the company has asked tech-savvy users to encourage their friends to upgrade their computers or buy new ones.
In a recent blog post, the Redmond-based company said readers of its Windows blog are likely running a more modern version of the operating system, but their friends and family may not be.
“We need your help spreading the word to ensure people are safe and secure on modern up-to-date PCs,” Microsoft said in its blog.
Microsoft will no longer run tech support for users of the 12-year-old Windows XP software or issue updates that protect the operating system from viruses after April 8. The problem is many users still run Windows XP and either don’t want to upgrade their machines or don’t know that they need to.