• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

970-243-3311

Networks Unlimited

Networks Unlimited

Colorado's IT Networking Experts

  • What We Do
    • Secure Video Surveillance
    • Managed Services
    • Advanced Security Suite
    • Network Setup & Service
    • Technology Consulting
    • Business Phone Systems
    • Hardware Sales
    • Tech Support
    • Computer Repair
    • Security Testing Services
  • Who We Are
    • Team
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Testimonials
    • Join Our Crew!
    • Blog
  • FREE Assessment
  • Contact Us

Microsoft Support Ending Today

As you may or may not already know, Microsoft has ended support and updates for three of their older operating systems effective today, July 13th, 2010. These older operating systems include: Windows 2000 Server (all versions), Windows 2000 Professional (all versions) and Windows XP (all versions with Service Pack 2 or older.)

July 13, 2010 by Laura Peters Leave a Comment

As you may or may not already know, Microsoft has ended support and updates for three of their older operating systems effective today, July 13th, 2010.  These older operating systems include: Windows 2000 Server (all versions), Windows 2000 Professional (all versions) and Windows XP (all versions with Service Pack 2 or older.)
What does this mean?  Well, Microsoft will no longer provide updates for these operating systems.  Microsoft updates can include bug fixes, security updates, and feature enhancements.  More importantly, when Microsoft retires support, most third-party software and hardware companies also follow suit, meaning specialized software and older hardware devices may need updating as well.  In some circumstances, unsupported software can continue to operate for many years without any major issues.  But in most cases, upgrades (hardware and software) must be done in order to ensure ongoing operability.  Most businesses should have a technology refresh plan which cycles every 36-48 months, which helps to take these support cycles into account.  This particular upgrade cycle for Microsoft hits after a lackluster roll out of their Vista Operating System, and with many businesses still using Windows XP.

It is strongly recommended that businesses formulate a plan to move to Windows 7 sooner rather than later.   — Robert Benjamin, Managed Services Director, Networks Unlimited.

Category iconBlog,  Business IT,  IT,  Microsoft Tag iconBusiness IT,  Colorado,  Computer,  computer help,  computer networking,  computer repair,  computer repair online,  computer repair services,  computer repair shop,  computer repair technician,  computer sales,  computer support,  computers,  computers repair,  Grand Junction,  help desk,  internet,  IT,  IT companies Grand Junction,  IT companies Montrose,  it company,  IT Consulting,  it managed service,  it service provider,  IT services,  it services companies,  managed it services,  managed networked services,  managed service provider,  Managed Services,  managed services providers,  Microsoft,  microsoft help,  Networking,  Networks Unlimited,  office 365,  remote managed services,  small business it solutions,  Tech,  tech support,  Technology

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Networks Unlimited. . .

builds strong relationships and is client-focused. We believe in the power of our team and work diligently to stay current on the ever-changing trends in technology.
We are personally committed to doing our absolute best. We strive to make IT simple for your business. From our sales to support teams, we do what we say we are going to do.

 

Contact Us

Footer

Headquarters: 970-243-3311

Remote Support: 970-248-0711

Office Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Networks Unlimited    |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service   |   © 2022

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube