Get your Windows XP system fit to cope with the official end of Microsoft’s support. Even though Microsoft has ceased to provide updates for the old operating system, you don’t necessarily have to do without your trusty Windows XP machine. Many PCs aren’t suitable for Windows 7 or Windows 8 but you don’t have to start spending a lot of money to replace the old computers. Install all available updates in order to close all known security gaps, and then protect your Windows XP with free tools.
Running your XP PC without support from Microsoft could potentially bring risks with it, but by following the steps in this article you can minimise those risks.