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Event Date: 12-March 10 ends 12-July 10 (Recurring Event)

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On April 13th, 2010, Vista RTM (Vista SP0) will reach the end of support.
On July 13th, 2010, all versions of Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2 will reach the end of support.
On July 13, 2010 all editions of Windows Server 2003 will be moving from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase.

More information in http://windows.micro...t-service-packs

End of support means that Microsoft will no longer provide further support for that specific service pack level. This means that customers need to upgrade to a supported service pack to continue to receive security updates, hotfixes or assisted support from Microsoft Customer Service & Support. Also see: What does it mean if my version of Windows is no longer supported?

Note: If you are using XP SP2 64-bit Service Pack 2, there is still support until April 8, 2014. There is no SP3 for XP 64-bit

What to do?
  • If you are using Vista without Service Pack, install a Service Pack. Currently, Service Pack 2 is the latest. Note that you need to install SP1 before you can install SP2.
  • If you are using XP SP2, upgrade to Service Pack 3.
  • If you are using Windows 2000, upgrade to XP, Vista or Windows 7.

:caution2: Please backup before upgrading or installing a service pack!
To download a Service Pack for XP and Vista, go to Windows Update website (open Windows Update program in Vista)

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