Windows XP is definitely an operating-system that has a well-deserved devote technology history books, as it's the version that completely changed how we done our computers.

Windows XP was a super-successful OS, there's without a doubt, and despite Microsoft giving up on its back in April 2014, users still weren't ready to give up it.

For this reason Windows XP actually survived so many years after being release, regardless of the obvious security perils of staying with a product that no more receives security updates and patches. Even though quite a few users put other safety measures in place, all so that they can remain secure on Windows XP even after no more support, others did nothing in connection with this, so their computers just remained vulnerable to potential attacks.

"Microsoft provided support for Windows XP for the past 12 years. However the time came for all of us, together with our hardware and software partners, to take a position our resources toward supporting newer technologies so that we are able to continue to deliver great new experiences. As a result, technical assistance for Windows XP is no longer available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC," Microsoft warned.

"If you continue using Windows XP since support has ended, your pc will still work but it might be susceptible to security risks and viruses. Internet Explorer 8 can also be no longer supported, therefore if your Windows XP PC is attached to the Internet and also you use Ie 8 to surf the net, you may be exposing your PC to additional threats. Also, weight loss software and hardware manufacturers still optimize for more recent versions of Windows, you will probably encounter more apps and devices that do not work with Windows XP."

A lot more than 6 years after its official demise, Windows XP is able to go dark for good. The world is finally ready for a future without Windows XP, as its share of the market has dropped below 1 percent, with most devices already upgraded to some newer version of Windows.

The ones that continue to be running Windows XP aren't attached to the Internet, and technically, this can be considered another security measure to avoid a possible attack. The reason many people stick with Windows XP comes down to app compatibility, as internal apps designed for Windows XP may need major updates to operate on newer Windows.

But on the other hand, it's not a secret that moving from Windows XP to newer Windows, in this case, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (Windows 7 is not supported either) requires purchasing new hardware, something not everybody is willing to complete. Microsoft too admits that moving to Windows 10 needs a new PC, which is the only way to use order to go through the new OS.

"If your present PC can't run Windows 10, it may be time to consider looking for a new one. Be sure to explore our great choice of new PCs. They're more powerful, lightweight, and classy than ever before?aand by having an average price that's considerably less expensive than the average PC was 14 years back," Microsoft says.

The good thing is that most people out there have recently received the content, so Windows XP has become going dark, making room for newer operating systems. The bad news is the fact that Windows 7 now takes Windows XP's place because the unsupported operating system that users don't want to abandon, therefore it remains seen just how long it'll take until that one goes dark too.