Windows XP support ends in April

Find out what to do if you're still using Windows XP. Also, learn how to create stronger passwords, recognize fraud and scams, and avoid ransomware that holds your computer hostage.

Security updates for April 8, 2014 Learn how to get security updates automatically Get updates from Microsoft Update Watch a video about the updates Q&A How do I recover my hacked account if I haven't already added security information to it? If your account has been hacked and you can't get access to it, you might still be able to reset the password on your account. If you can't reset your password, and you haven't already added security information to your account, you can still get back into the account by filling out a questionnaire. You will be asked specific questions about the account and email messages that might be stored there. Someone will get back to you within 24 hours (typically a lot sooner).   Learn about what else you can do recover your account    Top Stories Tax scams: 6 ways to help protect yourself   Tax time in the United States is looming. Learn how to recognize and protect yourself from email and social networking scams related to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax issues.   Help! Someone is holding my computer hostage If you see a message warning you that your computer has been locked because of possible illegal activities, you might be a victim of a criminal extortion scam called ransomware.    Thanks to you the Microsoft #Do1Thing initiative donates $50,000 to TechSoup Global In less than 24 hours, so many of you promised to #Do1Thing to stay safer that Microsoft donated $50,000 to TechSoup Global!  April Fools! The most popular pranks cybercriminals use to steal your money Scammers use email, text messages, phone calls, and even your favorite social networking websites to trick you into turning over personal information and money. Learn how to keep from being fooled.        Follow Us Blog Security Tips and Talk Blog Facebook Safer Online Twitter @Safer_Online © 2014 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks

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Windows XP support ends in April

Find out what to do if you're still using Windows XP. Also, learn how to create stronger passwords, recognize fraud and scams, and avoid ransomware that holds your computer hostage.

Security updates for April 8, 2014 Learn how to get security updates automatically Get updates from Microsoft Update Watch a video about the updates Q&A How do I recover my hacked account if I haven't already added security information to it? If your account has been hacked and you can't get access to it, you might still be able to reset the password on your account. If you can't reset your password, and you haven't already added security information to your account, you can still get back into the account by filling out a questionnaire. You will be asked specific questions about the account and email messages that might be stored there. Someone will get back to you within 24 hours (typically a lot sooner).   Learn about what else you can do recover your account    Top Stories Tax scams: 6 ways to help protect yourself   Tax time in the United States is looming. Learn how to recognize and protect yourself from email and social networking scams related to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax issues.   Help! Someone is holding my computer hostage If you see a message warning you that your computer has been locked because of possible illegal activities, you might be a victim of a criminal extortion scam called ransomware.    Thanks to you the Microsoft #Do1Thing initiative donates $50,000 to TechSoup Global In less than 24 hours, so many of you promised to #Do1Thing to stay safer that Microsoft donated $50,000 to TechSoup Global!  April Fools! The most popular pranks cybercriminals use to steal your money Scammers use email, text messages, phone calls, and even your favorite social networking websites to trick you into turning over personal information and money. Learn how to keep from being fooled.        Follow Us Blog Security Tips and Talk Blog Facebook Safer Online Twitter @Safer_Online © 2014 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks

Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please click here. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications click here. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA