Baking up updates

[Rainy]

I have heard that Microsoft is making a big push for Vista and taking
Windows XP out of the retail stores in June 2008! I would still use my
favorite operating system XP, but wonder if they when they cease the
updates, it might be a good idea to backup my updates.. Just where are they?
lol. Any help appreciated. hugs Rainy

 

[Nepatsfan]

I have heard that Microsoft is making a big push for Vista and taking
Windows XP out of the retail stores in June 2008! I would still use my
favorite operating system XP, but wonder if they when they cease the
updates, it might be a good idea to backup my updates.. Just where are they?
lol. Any help appreciated. hugs Rainy

Rainy,

You're correct that Microsoft will discontinue sales of XP in June of this year.
Take a look at this web site for more info.

Windows Desktop License Availability
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx

That said, Microsoft will continue to provide updates for Windows XP until at
least April of 2014. Here are some web sites with more info on this subject.

Microsoft Support Lifecycle - Windows XP Professional
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&p1=3223&x=14&y=12

Microsoft Support Lifecycle - Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3221

Take note in this article of the section titled "What is the difference between
Mainstream Support, Extended Support, and online self-help support?".

Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifepolicy

Keep in mind that Service Pack 3 for Windows XP is soon to be released. In the
past, Microsoft has given its customers the opportunity to order XP service
packs on CD at no charge. Hopefully, they will do the same for SP3. You can also
expect to be able to download the entire service pack if you prefer.

Nepatsfan

 

[Rainy]

thank you so much for the speedy response.. from what I have heard I won't
like vista.. and love xp so I will continue to use it.. That is great news
that updates will be available until the year 2014.. I was able to get SP2
on cd.. at no charge. .so this is wonderful news.. thanks again, Rainy

I have heard that Microsoft is making a big push for Vista and taking
Windows XP out of the retail stores in June 2008! I would still use my
favorite operating system XP, but wonder if they when they cease the
updates, it might be a good idea to backup my updates.. Just where are
they?
lol. Any help appreciated. hugs Rainy

Rainy,

You're correct that Microsoft will discontinue sales of XP in June of this
year.
Take a look at this web site for more info.

Windows Desktop License Availability
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx

That said, Microsoft will continue to provide updates for Windows XP until
at
least April of 2014. Here are some web sites with more info on this subject.

Microsoft Support Lifecycle - Windows XP Professional
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&p1=3223&x=14&y=12

Microsoft Support Lifecycle - Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3221

Take note in this article of the section titled "What is the difference
between
Mainstream Support, Extended Support, and online self-help support?".

Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifepolicy

Keep in mind that Service Pack 3 for Windows XP is soon to be released. In
the
past, Microsoft has given its customers the opportunity to order XP service
packs on CD at no charge. Hopefully, they will do the same for SP3. You can
also
expect to be able to download the entire service pack if you prefer.

Nepatsfan

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan

thank you so much for the speedy response.. from what I have heard I won't
like vista.. and love xp so I will continue to use it.. That is great news
that updates will be available until the year 2014.. I was able to get SP2
on cd.. at no charge. .so this is wonderful news.. thanks again, Rainy



Rainy,

You're correct that Microsoft will discontinue sales of XP in June of this
year.
Take a look at this web site for more info.

Windows Desktop License Availability
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx

That said, Microsoft will continue to provide updates for Windows XP until
at
least April of 2014. Here are some web sites with more info on this subject.

Microsoft Support Lifecycle - Windows XP Professional
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&p1=3223&x=14&y=12

Microsoft Support Lifecycle - Windows XP Home Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3221

Take note in this article of the section titled "What is the difference
between
Mainstream Support, Extended Support, and online self-help support?".

Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifepolicy

Keep in mind that Service Pack 3 for Windows XP is soon to be released. In
the
past, Microsoft has given its customers the opportunity to order XP service
packs on CD at no charge. Hopefully, they will do the same for SP3. You can
also
expect to be able to download the entire service pack if you prefer.

Nepatsfan