Support for Windows XP ended
What does this mean?
Now is the time to take action and upgrade to Windows 10. Security updates patch vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malware and help keep users and their data safer. PCs running Windows XP after April 8, 2014, are not considered secure.
How do I migrate off Windows XP?
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Small to medium business
Small to mid-size organizations (<500 employees) should locate a Microsoft Certified Partner to understand the best options to meet their business needs.

Enterprise customers
Microsoft offers large organizations (500+ employees) in-depth technical resources, tools, and expert guidance to ease the deployment and management of Windows 10, Microsoft 365, and other products and technologies.
Frequently asked questions
Windows XP can still be installed and activated after end of support. Computers running Windows XP will still work but won’t receive any Microsoft Updates or be able to leverage technical support. Activations will still be required for retail installations of Windows XP after this date as well.
Windows XP Mode followed the same support lifecycle as Windows XP, extended support ended on April 8, 2014.
Windows XP used with MED-V followed the same support cycle as Windows XP, support ended Aril 8th, 2014.
Microsoft Security Essentials installed before April 8, 2014 received anti-malware signature updates through July 14, 2015. PCs running Windows XP now should no longer be considered protected.
Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool for Windows XP continued through July 14, 2015. PCs running Windows XP now should no longer be considered protected.
While customers may continue to use System Center, Microsoft Intune, and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to manage and deploy Windows XP past April 8, 2014, those products will no longer support Windows XP, and any technical issues which may arise will not be addressed.
See the Windows Embedded product lifecycle page and Microsoft Support for more information on Windows XP Embedded lifecycles.
Additional resources for Windows 10 deployment

Windows Insider Program
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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
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