Windows Vista support ends next month; Windows XP support ends in July
Windows XP and Windows Vista

Microsoft is ending support for Windows XP, Windows SP1, Windows XP SP2 on July 13, 2010. Support for Windows Vista without any service packs ends on April 13, 2010. Windows 2000 support ends on July 13, 2010 no matter what service packs are applied.

If you're using Windows XP, it's imperative that you download and install Service Pack 3 before July 13, 2010, or you will not get any further Windows updates and patches.

If you're using Windows Vista and have not yet installed Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 - your support will end on April 13, 2010 - just over a month from now - if you don't install one of the available service packs for Windows Vista.

Please make sure you have the required service packs installed so that you will be able to continue to keep your Windows XP or Widnows Vista computer up-to-. Windows XP SP3 support ends in 2014. Windows Vista support is scheduled to end in 2013.

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What does it mean if my version of Windows is no longer supported?

An unsupported version of Windows will no longer receive software updates from Windows Update. These include security updates that can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, which can steal your personal information. Windows Update also installs the latest software updates to improve the reliability of Windows—new drivers for your hardware and more.

You should always install the latest service packs from Microsoft for your version of Windows. You can download and install these through Windows Update.

For information about using Windows Update in Windows XP, see Stay up to date automatically.
For information about using Windows Update in Windows Vista, see Install Windows updates.
For information about using Windows Update in Windows 7, see Install Windows updates.

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