The bell is ringing...the fat lady is starting to sing...It's the final countdown for Microsoft Windows XP. It is no secret that Microsoft is ending support for Microsoft Windows XP on April 8th 2014. The official Microsoft site discussing the end of support can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspx As a Computer Service Provider and Technology Consultant, I am often asked….”So what is the BIG deal if Microsoft ends support?” To which, I often assure listeners that “It isn’t like Y2K”. However, it needs to be addressed seriously. WHY UPGRADE FROM XP Security: Microsoft works hard a plugging security holes (vulnerabilities) that hackers are able to find and exploit. Without the Microsoft team actively finding and fixing these problems…It leaves your computer and you data at risk of attack. Compliance: Are you governed by a regulatory / compliance agency? Not having security updates from Microsoft can mak