Microsoft stopped offering security patches for the aged operating system last April, leading Google to jump in with some help for existing users.
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Google previously said it would support Windows XP until April 2015, but it has now extended it until the end of the year.
"Computers running Windows XP haven't received security patches in over a year and are facing a number of critical security vulnerabilities," the company said in a blog post.
"At the operating system level, computers running XP are inherently in danger of being infected by malware and viruses, making it increasingly difficult for Chrome to provide a secure browsing environment. That's why we strongly encourage everyone to update to a supported, secure operating system."
Recent figures suggest that around 15.17% of the world's computers are still powered by XP, according to research by IT security company Secunia.
In a bid to motivate businesses to upgrade, Microsoft is reportedly upping the charge for continued support to $400 per PC.
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