While Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP on April 8th, there are some who are trying to take advantage of the fact. Windows XP is on 28% of computers worldwide and it is quite obvious that the transition to a newer platform will not be completed in time. Symantec is taking advantage of this fact and is issuing security advice for those who insist on using this particular version of the operating system.
Brian Burch, vice president of small business marketing at Symantec, told InformationWeek that the only way to stay safe using Windows XP is to install full-featured anti-virus protection and lock down or disable some of the unnecessary features that could make your computer vulnerable.
"Sometimes, there are situations that make it very difficult to upgrade systems. For example, when Windows XP is used for industrial control systems," he said.
“If you have a system that cannot be upgraded, the locking technology will allow you to use only the functions required by the system. This can protect the system.”
