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Microsoft issues security patches for Windows XP to combat elevated cyberattack risk
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
As part of its regular Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has issued new security patches for Windows XP to combat an "elevated risk" of cyberattacks from state-sponsored actors.
London's Metropolitan Police still has Windows XP running on 27,000 PCs
By John Callaham published
The image for the most popular Windows wallpaper ever was taken 20 years ago today
By John Callaham published
20 years ago today, a photographer named Charles O'Rear took a picture in northern California that later became the default wallpaper for Windows XP, and the most popular Windows wallpaper ever.
Windows 10's PC market share surges to over 17% in May
By John Callaham published
Windows 10 was used by 17.43% of all PCs worldwide in May 2016, according to the latest data from Net Applications. That's a big increase compared to April's 14.35% share for the OS.
Windows 10 continues to gain market share in latest global OS numbers
By John Callaham published
Windows 8.1 finally dethrones Windows XP as the second most used desktop PC OS
By John Callaham published
Net Applications has posted up its desktop operating system market share data for June 2015, which finally shows Windows 8.1 taking over the second place spot over the 13-year old Windows XP.
The US Navy is paying Microsoft $9.1 million for continued Windows XP support
By John Callaham published
A division of the US Navy has signed a $9.1 million contract extension with Microsoft that will allow the company to support Windows XP in the division's many PCs that have yet to upgraded.
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