
<p>After April 8, most users of the Windows XP operating system will no longer receive security patches, application updates or any kind of support from Microsoft.</p><p>Windows XP machines will be more vulnerable to malware than ever before, and users' personal and financial information will be at greater risk of compromise by identity thieves.</p><p>So what should Windows XP users do? Do the dangers of running XP after April 8 warrant upgrading an old PC to a newer version of Windows? Or would it make more sense to simply buy a new computer?</p><p>MORE: How to Migrate from Windows XP Before Microsoft Pulls the Plug</p><p><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/running-windows-xp-how-to,news-18270.html">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p> (Techie News)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dzI1xv_V9hdnNFMNaG-nSFXH-21BM&authuser=0&ned=us">309 additional articles.</a></p>