Microsoft will ended support for Windows XP on April 8 meaning that there won’t be any more security updates leaving potentially thousands of users PC vulnerable to malware. Since it was first mentioned by Microsoft , the company has been doing huge marketing campaigns to get users to upgrade their OS to the newer Windows 8, but it seems like many haven’t done so yet.
In a new attempt to get users to upgrade, Microsoft is giving away $50 gift cards for the Microsoft Store, 90 days of free support and help with data transfer to anyone who decides to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8.
With the $50 Gift card you can get huge discounts on Windows Phone devices available in the Microsoft Store or you can pick up a touchscreen notebook for as little as $249. If you are still using Windows XP this might be a great time to upgrade, not just for the $50 gift card but also because your system is truly at risk. Here are the things Microsoft will offer:
- $50 gift card – Buy a PC from the assortment and get a $50 digital gift card towards any future purchase like PC’s, Office etc.
- 90 days of free support – Receive free premium phone, chat, and sales support
- Free data transfer – We will help you transfer your personal photos, videos, music, and files for free to Windows 8
You can check if you are still running Windows XP on Microsoft’s new “AmirunningXP.com” website
