Although Microsoft ended its support for the Windows XP SP3 operating system last April 8, 2014, the Kaspersky Lab’s security solutions will continue to protect these systems beyond the Microsoft cut-off date, in accordance with the company’s scheduled product lifecycles.
The list of products that will maintain compatibility with Windows XP include Kaspersky Lab’s corporate security solution – Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows – as well as current and future versions of its consumer protection solutions, such as Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2013.
According to Kaspersky Lab’s scheduled product lifecycles, the following solutions will maintain Windows XP support until at least these indicated dates:
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 10 for Windows – supported until Q2 2016
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2013 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2013 – supported until Q2 2016
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2014 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 – supported until 2017
Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2015 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 – supported until 2018
During this period of extended support, Kaspersky Lab products installed on Windows XP machines will continue to receive the latest malware signature updates.
Support will be extended only for Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed, according to Kaspersky.
Although the Windows XP operating system was released more than 10 years ago and three newer Windows operating systems have subsequently been released, Kaspersky Lab realizes that many businesses and individual PC users still prefer this system.
This extension of Kaspersky Lab’s support should provide ample time for these customers to migrate to a modern operating system, the company said.
Symantec earlier announced its products will continue to support Windows XP systems for the foreseeable future, but the company strongly recommends small businesses still using Windows XP upgrade to a more current operating system as soon as possible and protect it with a robust security solution.
“The end of support for XP shouldn’t come as a surprise, especially given recent trends toward more sophisticated technologies and connected devices. Also known as the “Internet of Things,” these new technologies deliver great conveniences and value – even in small businesses – but one thing is certain: it’s important to keep your information protected regardless of where it’s stored, accessed or shared,” said Symantec in a blog post.
