Since 2001, Microsoft has provided Windows XP support for the past 14 years. Being three times Service Pack updates, Windows XP has been one of the most popular operating systems. 

 

On the 8th of April, Microsoft has officially ended all technical supports towards Windows XP, including automatic updates, updates of all known questions, non-secure Hotfix, free or paid supports and related hardware driver updates. Which means all ISVs (Independent Software Vendor) and hardware manufacturers will stop supporting Windows XP operating system. XP Users will not only be facing all unknown secure risks, but also unable to do further software updates.

 

Impact after Windows XP end-of-life

According to Microsoft, more than 4.6% of software developers will stop supporting Windows XP, which also means, only under Windows 7 Professional or Windows 8 Pro operating systems, your using software can be optimized. Hardware manufacturers announced at the same time, their current and future product drivers will stop supporting Windows XP.

 

Being certificated by Autodesk, Solidworks and other varies independent software vendor (ISV) under the latest Windows 7 Professional / Windows 8 Pro OS, MSI CAD Laptop does not only increase efficiency at work, but also provides more stable and faster working environment for professionals. 

 

Best time to invest

No matter for freelance professionals or SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses), now is the best time to switch to a new laptop with new software. Current professional design software also have been updated and optimized for Windows 7 Professional / Windows 8 Pro to achieve better stability and working efficiency, including Autodesk 3DS Max, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Catia, Autodesk Maya 2014, Autodesk Mudbox, Autodesk Showcase and Adobe Premiere Pro. 

 

“By adopting Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / Windows 8 Pro operating system, the latest MSI CAD Laptop does not only provide best system performance, upgrade stability and working efficiency while using professional software, but also ensures data security.” - Eric Kuo, Vice President, NB Sales & Marketing, MSI.

 

Ultimate protection, unlimited opportunities 

MSI CAD Laptop’s great features won’t stop in operating systems; it provides the latest quad core processor, NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards that certified by more than 200 ISVs, storage with 3 SSD and a hard drive increase the best efficiency at work. Compared to maintaining an old machine, it effectively reduces 30% of repairing cost and provides best protection while upgrading to Windows 7 Professional / Windows 8 Pro based laptops. By choosing the latest MSI CAD & 3D Modeling laptop series, win a million business opportunities.