End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching

**madmatt** · June 7th, 2006

End of support for Windows XP Service Pack 1
If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 1 or a previous version of Windows XP, you should upgrade to Service Pack 2. Starting October 10, 2006, Microsoft will end assisted support and security updates for Service Pack 1 as part of the life-cycle policy for all Microsoft software. If you currently use Windows XP, we recommend the free upgrade to Service Pack 2 to continue receiving the latest security updates.

More Information: Microsoft Lifecycle | Service Pack 2
Source: Microsoft At Home & At Work (June 6, 2006 Edition)

**kcnychief** · June 7th, 2006

Geez. How long has SP2 been out now - seems like 2 years? MS is really getting aggressive with this stuff.

They must be making room for SP3, but that's not out until mid-2007

**perris** · June 7th, 2006

I have to say, once a new serice pack is proven support for previous service packs should be eliminated as soon as possible

unless a person can demonstrate a pervasive reason not to use tthe new service pack becuase of an app or situtation the previous service pack was better suited...if they can do that they should be given license to keep running with support whichever version they paid for, however I don't understand why ms would support a version that's proven to be corrected and the corrections are available to everyone that has a valid license

**kcnychief** · June 7th, 2006

Sad part is though there are still a lot of places that haven't migrated to SP2 yet. I guess this will force the hand a bit.

**perris** · June 7th, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

I guess this will force the hand a bit.

not really...most people that haven't migrated out of ignorance and/or they aren't set up to recieve the notifications...these peeps won't even know there is no longer support for their version of the os

others haven't migrated becuase they have a licensing issue (*secret code for cracked version*)

I guess there are some that have just been afraid, as I am of new service packs, but as soon as my buds tell me all is well I apply the pack...some don't ever, so I guess this will force those hands

**omg its nlm** · June 7th, 2006

Hmm maybe my dumb work will push it out soon.

**SPeedY_B** · June 7th, 2006

Good to know.

**ray_gillespie** · June 7th, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

They must be making room for SP3, but that's not out until mid-2007

Is this for real? I thought they were ending at SP2?

**Mastershakes** · June 7th, 2006

Originally Posted by kcnychief

Geez. How long has SP2 been out now - seems like 2 years? MS is really getting aggressive with this stuff.

They must be making room for SP3, but that's not out until mid-2007

They should have stopped it this year in January.

**kcnychief** · June 7th, 2006

Originally Posted by ray_gillespie

Is this for real? I thought they were ending at SP2?

Nothing set in stone, but it has been rumored for awhile. Last I heard it's pretty official, but won't be out until way past Vista is released.

Originally Posted by perris

I have to say, once a new serice pack is proven support for previous service packs should be eliminated as soon as possible

unless a person can demonstrate a pervasive reason not to use tthe new service pack becuase of an app or situtation the previous service pack was better suited...if they can do that they should be given license to keep running with support whichever version they paid for, however I don't understand why ms would support a version that's proven to be corrected and the corrections are available to everyone that has a valid license

Valid point, but usually easier said than done. Companies are not typically on the cutting edge of technology, most noteably when it comes to Operating Systems. Keep in mind, the compatability issues are not usually related to Microsoft applications, rather internal or 3rd party apps that haven't been QA'ed enough to work with newer technologies, such as SP2.

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madmatt Bow Down to the King Joined: April 2002 Location: New York Posts: 13,312 Reputation: 4090 Power: 297	End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching End of support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 1 or a previous version of Windows XP, you should upgrade to Service Pack 2. Starting October 10, 2006, Microsoft will end assisted support and security updates for Service Pack 1 as part of the life-cycle policy for all Microsoft software. If you currently use Windows XP, we recommend the free upgrade to Service Pack 2 to continue receiving the latest security updates. More Information: Microsoft Lifecycle \| Service Pack 2 Source: Microsoft At Home & At Work (June 6, 2006 Edition)

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching Geez. How long has SP2 been out now - seems like 2 years? MS is really getting aggressive with this stuff. They must be making room for SP3, but that's not out until mid-2007 XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching I have to say, once a new serice pack is proven support for previous service packs should be eliminated as soon as possible unless a person can demonstrate a pervasive reason not to use tthe new service pack becuase of an app or situtation the previous service pack was better suited...if they can do that they should be given license to keep running with support whichever version they paid for, however I don't understand why ms would support a version that's proven to be corrected and the corrections are available to everyone that has a valid license IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching Sad part is though there are still a lot of places that haven't migrated to SP2 yet. I guess this will force the hand a bit. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching Originally Posted by kcnychief I guess this will force the hand a bit. not really...most people that haven't migrated out of ignorance and/or they aren't set up to recieve the notifications...these peeps won't even know there is no longer support for their version of the os others haven't migrated becuase they have a licensing issue (secret code for cracked version) I guess there are some that have just been afraid, as I am of new service packs, but as soon as my buds tell me all is well I apply the pack...some don't ever, so I guess this will force those hands IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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ray_gillespie OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: March 2002 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,692 Reputation: 1420 Power: 155	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching Originally Posted by kcnychief They must be making room for SP3, but that's not out until mid-2007 Is this for real? I thought they were ending at SP2?

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Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 124	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching Originally Posted by kcnychief Geez. How long has SP2 been out now - seems like 2 years? MS is really getting aggressive with this stuff. They must be making room for SP3, but that's not out until mid-2007 They should have stopped it this year in January. So many idiots - so little time

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kcnychief █▄█ ▀█▄ █ Joined: April 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,949 Reputation: 4941 Power: 305	Re: End of Support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 Approaching Originally Posted by ray_gillespie Is this for real? I thought they were ending at SP2? Nothing set in stone, but it has been rumored for awhile. Last I heard it's pretty official, but won't be out until way past Vista is released. Originally Posted by perris I have to say, once a new serice pack is proven support for previous service packs should be eliminated as soon as possible unless a person can demonstrate a pervasive reason not to use tthe new service pack becuase of an app or situtation the previous service pack was better suited...if they can do that they should be given license to keep running with support whichever version they paid for, however I don't understand why ms would support a version that's proven to be corrected and the corrections are available to everyone that has a valid license Valid point, but usually easier said than done. Companies are not typically on the cutting edge of technology, most noteably when it comes to Operating Systems. Keep in mind, the compatability issues are not usually related to Microsoft applications, rather internal or 3rd party apps that haven't been QA'ed enough to work with newer technologies, such as SP2. XBOX Live Gamertag: kcnychief

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