FYI for all WindowsXP users:
Microsoft stopped support and security updates for WindowsXP with Service Pack 2 back in July 2011. Service Pack 3 is still available and support and security updates for Windows XP with service pack 3 will continue until 2014.
Microsoft is encouraging businesses running WindowsXP to start making plans now to upgrade to Windows7 before 2014 to ensure they get support and security upgrades.
For the average user, XP is still a very easy to use, functional operating system. No one needs to run out and replace their machines now. By 2014, anything could happen in the world of computing. Be sure you have uploaded and installed Service Pack 3.
To find out what service pack you have, go to the start menu and look for My Computer on the right. Right click on My Computer and select properties. You will see this screen (click once on the image to zoom in):
You will find service pack listed under System.
To upgrade your service pack, go to your Start menu and All Programs. Up at the top you will find Microsoft Update. Click on Microsoft Update. Internet Explorer will open to Microsoft which will begin checking your computer for your most recent updates.
If you have questions or concerns, drop us an email or give us a call.