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Tags: [Windows XP](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/windows-xp), [DiskImage](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/diskimage), [SafeErase](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/safeerase), [Microsoft](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/microsoft), [Home Office](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/home-office), [PCmover](https://blog.laplink.com/tag/pcmover) [Back to Blog](https://blog.laplink.com) #### Add Comment Published by #### Thomas Koll, CEO ![Author Image](https://blog.laplink.com/hubfs/TKauthor.jpg) As Chairman of the Board and CEO of Laplink, Thomas guides the company’s strategic direction. Prior to joining Laplink in 2003, Thomas was Chairman of the Board for Infowave, where he was involved in interfacing with global business and financial communities. Thomas also served as Infowave’s Chief Executive Officer from February 2001 to April 2002. Prior to joining Infowave, Thomas worked at Microsoft for more than 13 years. He was Corporate Vice President of Microsoft’s Network Solutions Group where he was responsible for Microsoft’s worldwide business with telecommunication companies. Thomas was instrumental in developing Microsoft’s vision for the communications industry and led the development of strategic partnerships in mobility, broadband and hosting. Previously, he was General... [Read more about Thomas Koll, CEO...](https://blog.laplink.com/author/thomas-koll-ceo) ## Related Articles ## [Confused About Windows XP End-of-Life? - Laplink's Technology Blog](https://blog.laplink.com/2014/01/30/confused-about-windows-xp-end-of-life?hsLang=en) Windows XP end-of-life is just around the corner, and recent extensions for Microsoft’s... 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