Bangkok--9 Apr--Hill & Knowlton
Microsoft advises users to upgrade their software to maintain full protection and support
Microsoft Thailand is recommending that all Microsoft? Windows Vista RTM, Microsoft? Windows XP SP2 and Microsoft? Windows 2000 Professional and Server users install the latest service packs available, or alternatively upgrade their operating system software to Windows 7 now that these older versions of Windows are now reaching the end of their lifecycles and security support will no longer be offered.
The extended support for Microsoft? Windows Vista RTM will end on April 13th 2010, while support for Windows 2000 Professional and Server and Windows XP SP2 will end on July 13th 2010.
“Customers can still use these earlier versions of Windows and functionality will not be impacted, but the end of support for Microsoft? Windows Vista RTM, Microsoft? Windows XP SP2 and Microsoft? Windows 2000 Professional and Server means that there will no longer be any updates for these products, which may result in security vulnerabilities,” said Miss Lisa Lam, Marketing Director, Microsoft (Thailand) Limited. “Since launching Windows 7 in Thailand six months ago, the customer response has been extremely positive so we are confident that users will not be disappointed by the Windows 7 experience - and with support now coming to an end for these older versions of Windows, we feel that this is the right time for more people to consider upgrading their systems.”
Microsoft recommends that existing Windows users update their software as follows:
- Microsoft? Windows Vista RTM ? Microsoft? Windows Vista SP 2 or full upgrade to Microsoft? Windows 7
- Microsoft? Windows 2000 Professional and Server ? Microsoft? Windows Server 2008 R2 or full upgrade to Microsoft? Windows 7
- Microsoft? Windows XP SP2 ? Microsoft? Windows XP SP 3 Install IE 8 or full upgrade to Microsoft? Windows 7
In order to help users in Thailand find the right software for them, Microsoft is also encouraging consumers to test out the latest Microsoft products, including Windows 7, at its new Microsoft Experience Gallery, located in IT Mall, Fortune Town in Bangkok.
“If you’re not ready to make the move to Windows 7, you should at least make sure that you have the latest supported service pack as soon as possible,” added Lisa Lam. “Similarly upgrading to Internet Explorer 8 will also improve your level of protection against current and emerging threats when browsing online and you’ll be able to easily receive the latest security updates and support from Microsoft as soon as they are made available.”
Windows customers interested in keeping their PC safe and up-to-date should follow these simple recommendations:
- Visit http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate to check for updates for your Windows PC
- Accept and install all important and recommended updates
- Choose to receive updates automatically or make sure that you check for updates at least once a month to keep your computer up-to-date and fully protected
- Download Internet Explorer 8 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx to ensure a safer browsing experience
- Download Microsoft’s free anti-malware software from Microsoft Security Essentials (now available in Thai-language), which offers genuine Microsoft users free real-time protection against viruses, spyware and other malicious threats
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