14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has recently rolled out a lengthy blog post asking tech savvy users to join its efforts to discontinue Windows XP and lend a hand to all those still running the ancient operating system to move to a newer platform.
Basically, Redmond hoped that those who have advanced computer knowledge would convince people still on Windows XP to migrate, which pretty much makes sense given the fact that more than 28 percent of the desktop computers are still running this particular OS version.
The problem is that most users feel outraged with Microsoft’s intention and call for the company to release a Windows version that better addresses their needs before trying to kill Windows XP.
The company’s post on the official Windows Blog received hundreds of comments in just a few days, some of which also blast the new Windows 8 and its Modern UI.
“Are you serious? Windows 8 turned me from the biggest Microsoft fan to the biggest Microsoft critic. I'll stay with Windows 7, and for friends and family, I'll tell them to either move to Windows 7, or get a mac,” one of the users explained.
“Leaving XP may be a good idea, but how do I get off Windows 8.1? The whole thing is awful. I have spent hours trapped when it suddenly couldn't identify the network location. Why can't it just ask me if I'm home/work/public? I really wanted to get to 64 bit, and got a deal on a upgrade version, but I really don't like Windows 8,” another one added.
Windows XP continues to be the second top OS worldwide, despite Microsoft’s issues to move users to a newer platform. The company will no longer release patches and updates as of April 8, so you have less than two months to decide what to do.