NovaStor Technology Helps Windows XP Users Remain Secure from New Threats
Agoura Hills, California (PRWEB) April 30, 2014 -- With Microsoft no longer offering telephone support or security updates for its popular XP operating system, a large number of users have been left to fend for themselves as the “bad guys” seek new ways to exploit the situation. It’s been reported that hackers are already attacking vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer through a flaw first reported by the security firm FireEye. Although Microsoft is calling these "limited, targeted attacks", when you consider that these threats will only become more common, Windows XP users are left wondering where to turn in a time of crisis.
While some precautionary measures may be taken, from switching browsers – to complete disconnection from the internet, general consensus is that Windows XP users will eventually need to face the realities of an Operating System upgrade. The idea of this transition raises a number of questions, especially for the less technically-minded. Many are asking “How do I prepare for migration?” and “What if something goes wrong in the process?”.
Fortunately NovaBACKUP®, from the data protection specialists at NovaStor, is a backup and restore software designed for the rest of us. NovaBACKUP has proven an indispensable tool in the protection and migration of critical data, especially those preparing for the big move to a new OS.
“I have found NovaBACKUP to be an amazing program. I was offered an upgrade to Windows 8.1, accepted it, and then experienced networking problems. I simply restored my disaster recovery backup, and started fresh”, says Eric MacDonald, a NovaBACKUP user in Canada. “ Amazing! I haven’t tried a lot of backup programs, but I had been using Acronis until a similar thing happened and it wouldn't restore. It’s only a backup if it actually restores. NovaBACKUP did so – and quickly as well.”
The flexibility of NovaBACKUP provides users with maximum value, offering migration assistance on multiple fronts:
1. Disaster Recovery creates an image backup of the computer, an exact copy of the old system including the OS, applications, data, preferences, and email settings. This functionality is a must-have should problems be encountered while installing a new operating system, or it is otherwise necessary to return to a prior state of functionality.
2. Single File Backup and Restore with encryption and compression, for the protection of individual files. Preparation for migration to a new OS by relocating personal files to an alternate location, and the ability to conveniently restore only the items you require.
For small businesses and IT resellers, NovaBACKUP’s unlimited virtual machine backup and restore functionality opens the door to an entirely new set of possibilities for efficient system migration. Interested in becoming a NovaStor ValueCREATE! reseller partner? Visit: http://www.novastor.com/partner and sign up today.
About NovaStor
NovaStor® (http://www.novastor.com) is an international provider of powerful, affordable, all inclusive data-protection solutions for physical and virtual environments. NovaStor provides backup & restore solutions to Small and Medium Business (SMB) as well as Enterprise environments to protect data on Both Sides of the Cloud. NovaStor's SMB solution NovaBACKUP® is rated #1 for businesses requiring local and remote protection of Windows Servers, VMware, Hyper-V and NAS environments with advanced monitoring capability, detailed reporting, and administration from a Central Management Console. NovaStor's Enterprise solution NovaBACKUP DataCenter brings F500 references, scalability, reliability and speed to medium-large heterogeneous environments; a single pane of glass designed to reduce administrative effort and lower TCO. NovaStor' Setup Assistance is an industry first where experts relieve clients from the complexity of installation and support. NovaStor is management-owned with over 5,000 partners, and millions of seats distributed. With global headquarters located in Zug, Switzerland and offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (Agoura Hills), NovaStor is also represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.
The vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 was first reported by the security firm FireEye. Microsoft addresses the vulnerability officially through their Security Tech Center. Microsoft's official announcement of end of support for Windows XP is located here.
Sean Curiel, NovaStor Marketing, http://www.novastor.com, +1 (805) 435-0065, [email protected]
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