Windows XP End of Life for SiteLink Web Edition Users
SiteLink, Microsoft and Google are at war with hackers defending your data and XP is vulnerable. One after another, the SSL cryptographic protocols available on Windows XP have been disabled due to vulnerabilities. Windows XP no longer has any secure protocols left.
No Windows XP Computers on SiteLink after 2015
At the end of 2015, SiteLink will no longer support Microsoft Windows XP operating systems. Microsoft ended support for the 13 year old XP operating system on April 8th, 2014. Following Microsoft’s end of support of the Windows XP operating system, those computers still using Windows XP no longer receive Microsoft security patches and vulnerable to system compromises.
XP Updates
Without critical Windows XP security updates, your PC is vulnerable to harmful viruses, spyware and other malicious software which can steal or damage your business data. SiteLink users need to migrate to Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 to benefit from enhanced security.
Computers Running Windows XP Are Not PCI Compliant
What is PCI compliance and how does this affect self storage facilities? "The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements designed to ensure that ALL companies that process, store or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment." -- PCI FAQ Website.
The PCI Securities Council has deemed that Windows XP is no longer PCI compliant because vulnerabilities in the operating system are no longer patched. If you process credit cards on a Windows XP machine, you are not PCI compliant and face additional fees from your credit card processor.
PCI Level 1 Certified
SiteLink is PCI Level 1 Certified. PCI Level 1 is the highest level of payment card industry security.
The SiteLink suite of products uses the best security and encryption available. This level of security requires installation of the component Microsoft .NET 4.5 Framework.
Windows XP does not support .NET 4.5 Framework. SiteLink is unable to keep up with changing security requirements on Windows XP computers because they lack .NET 4.5 framework. As a result, SiteLink cannot have Windows XP computers accessing the SiteLink servers and maintain PCI Level 1 Certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to buy a new computer?
Although it is possible to upgrade your operating system from Windows XP to Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10, this is not recommended. A new PC can cost around $400 and will save you both time and money vs. an operating system upgrade on old hardware.
2. Can SiteLink Web Edition still be installed on Windows XP after December 31, 2015?
No, after this period SiteLink will migrate a newer .NET framework to allow for enhanced security and encryption that will not be supported by Windows XP.
3. Will my existing SiteLink Web Edition installation on Windows XP still work after December 31, 2015?
No, after this period SiteLink will migrate a newer .NET framework to allow for enhanced security and encryption that will not be supported by Windows XP.
4. Who can I contact with questions?
You can contact support at SiteLink dot com with any questions.
5. Does SiteLink have recommendations for my new computer?
Yes, please see our recommended hardware page on our website.
