As we spread the news about Windows Vista SP1 release in early 2008 and Windows XP SP3 in late 2007, it’s also a good reminder to plan for the official end of availability of Windows XP — January 31, 2008.
License Availability Roadmap
|
Desktop Operating Systems |
Date of General Availability |
Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date) |
System Builder License Availability (end date) |
|
Windows XP Professional |
December 31, 2001 |
January 31, 2008 |
January 31, 2009 |
|
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition |
February 11, 2003 |
January 31, 2008 |
January 31, 2009 |
|
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition |
April 25, 2005 |
January 31, 2008 |
January 31, 2009 |
|
Windows XP Home Edition |
December 31, 2001 |
January 31, 2008 |
January 31, 2009 |
|
Windows XP Media Center Edition2 |
October 28, 2002 |
January 31, 2008 |
January 31, 2009 |
Pasted from <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx>