Many Small And Medium Businesses And Users Still Clinging On To XP

Windows XP, developed by the world’s largest software manufacturer, has been removed from the list of supported products recently. This means that there is no use in calling Windows support number, as you will not get any official support for issues with Windows XP.

Apart from the inability to avail technical assistance on Windows support number, you will not receive any security packages for XP too. This indicates that your Windows XP system lays exposed to hackers, who may exploit the security vulnerability.

This is old news, something that happened more than three months ago, but it has hardly made any difference to some Small and Medium scale businesses. These companies are still using the 13-year-old operating system. Let us analyze some reasons why these users are still clinging on to this outdated operating system and look upon the challenges posed when running an unsupported system.

Migration issues

Many businesses are so accustomed to and familiar with Windows XP that it is difficult to change their various applications, services, and operations that depend on Windows XP for smooth functioning. Some applications may function properly only in Windows XP. Preparing new applications that run on newer operating systems can be costly and tedious, where the migration itself is a hefty task.

Software support

Agreed, some small and medium businesses rely heavily on software applications written specifically for Windows XP. That fact should not be a deterrent for switching to better and advanced systems. They need to look at the long-term benefits of upgrading to newer operating systems, rather than stubbornly living in the past. As they have to upgrade anyhow – whether they like it or not – why not do it immediately.

Windows 7 offers a Windows XP mode that runs a virtual image of XP to run legacy applications you are familiar with. Even Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 platforms provide certain facilities that allow old programs to run smoothly.

Hardware Support

Most hardware vendors do not waste time, money, and effort in developing drivers for older applications that run on an unsupported operating system. So, even from the hardware angle, it is best to move on and switch to newer systems.

Security

This is the biggest challenge Windows XP users have to face. Microsoft has abandoned Windows XP and with no support, hackers will be hovering like vultures to pounce on the dead Windows XP OS system. No matter how strong you make you system with third-party security systems; it may not suffice the task. Even many security firms have stopped providing updates that product Windows XP from new malicious codes.

So, if you are clinging on to Windows XP, better get ready to face all the challenges mentioned above. But as said, upgrading to another platform is the only way out.

Tips to make you a competent person in modifying the system properties logo

Windows was designed by Microsoft in such a way that it will show the logo of the computer manufacturer and their relevant contact informations. These essential details are visible beneath the Windows XP logo that lies inside the Windows system properties window. This logo can be modified as per your wish and this can be done without any complications. Microsoft has left an option to modify the image as per your requirement, especially for business purposes. You could get to the Microsoft professionals by dialing up the Windows support number.
Instructions to change the current system properties logo
• Power up your Windows XP installed system and hang around until the Windows system finishes loading up all the icons on your desktop. Once all the icons have appeared, tag on the "My Computer"  tab placed in the top drawer of your desktop and right click on it. This will prompt a small drop down box to appear right beside the my computer with the label "Properties" which will make the current logo visible to you.
• Microsoft has developed a program with the name Windows Paint, which will allow you to create the logo that you fancy or you can go for other graphic creation software like Adobe Photoshop for carving out your new logo. However you have to make sure that you are going for the same blend of gray shade which is now used in the Properties dialog box. “RRB: 192, 192, 192” is the representation of the color distribution for this shade. Get your new logo in 180 by 120 pixels and  keep the  brand new logo as a “.bmp” file.
• Get the new image logo to the following destination "c:\Windows\system32" and rename the new graphic file "oemlogo.bmp".
• Now create a notepad with all the relevant details regarding your contact information and save it in"oeminfo.ini" format to the destination "c:\Windows\systems32".
• Furnish the contact information like this.” General: Manufacturer=manufacturer or company name”, followed by “Model=type your name here”, followed by additional Informations like : Line 1= “any information you would like to show up”, Line 2=”support Information”, Line 3= "asdfjkl”, Line 4= ”company name”, Lines 5 and 6=”address”, Line 7=”phone number",
Line 8=”fax number”and finally  Line 9 =”official website”.
• Save the changes made to reinstate the system properties logo with a  custom made one.
Drop a call in to the Windows support number for more clarifications.