R Rage Skywolfe Apr 27, 2009 #1 what is the lifecycle for sp3 and how long will updates be issued for it?
J John Inzer Apr 27, 2009 #2 Rage said: what is the lifecycle for sp3 and how long will updates be issued for it? Click to expand... ======================= Maybe the following links will offer some ideas: Support Lifecycle Index http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex Here's the link for WinXP SP3: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=12757 -- John Inzer MS-MVP Digital Media Experience Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk
Rage said: what is the lifecycle for sp3 and how long will updates be issued for it? Click to expand... ======================= Maybe the following links will offer some ideas: Support Lifecycle Index http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex Here's the link for WinXP SP3: http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=12757 -- John Inzer MS-MVP Digital Media Experience Notice This is not tech support I am a volunteer Solutions that work for me may not work for you Proceed at your own risk
R Rage Skywolfe Apr 27, 2009 #3 ok.. dosen't say much on sp3 but I know sp2 will be retiring next year.
P PA Bear [MS MVP] Apr 27, 2009 #4 Short version: Critical security updates (only) for machines running WinXP SP3 (only) will be offered through October 2014. Machines running WinXP SP2 will not be offered any further updates after July 2010.
Short version: Critical security updates (only) for machines running WinXP SP3 (only) will be offered through October 2014. Machines running WinXP SP2 will not be offered any further updates after July 2010.
