Windows XP end of life countdown has begun after Microsoft's recent announcement that it will end support for the infamous OS as of April 8.

Data analyst Spiceworks reported nearly 80 percent of IT employees still use Windows XP. More often, they use it on one of their backup systems and use a newer version on another.

The apparent concern here is that XP is not well designed to manage breach of security and removing support for the stable OS would spell trouble for those who use the XP the most.

In order to help customers who want to make the transition to Windows 8.1 easier, PC Mover Express was developed by Laplink, which has a migration software enabling customers to literally migrate their files to Microsoft's newer OS, skipping Windows XP.

But Microsoft warns that those who do not switch to another version of Windows would stand a high chance of malicious attacks and security concerns. This is primarily because the Windows XP has been documented to have been attacked by numerous malware attacks.

Reasons To Stick With XP: source/about.com

• Why switch your cperating system when you're XP fits like a glove?

• XP SP 3 will be supported for years. But if you 're on Servi Pak 2, you wil need to be careful

• Works on older/less powerful hardware: So you don't have to reinvent the wheel, trying to find divers or other supporting software. If you're XP is holding up, wait to buy a new PC. Be mindful that the recession economy is still lingering and it is worth watching your every tech expense.

• Everything works on XP. This is true because you don't have to worry if your software will work.

• XP is stable and reliable and has few crashes, if any.

So for the time being ensure your PC works with XP and decide to switch at a later time, if that is necessary.