Windows XP Product Lifecycle Update

For all the system administrators and system builders out there, Windows XP sales are coming to an end. At the end of January 2008, Microsoft will no longer be producing or selling retail or OEM copies. Volume at some stores might last a month or two after that.

Windows XP Professional

Date of General Availability: December 31, 2001
Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date): January 31, 2008
System Builder License Availability (end date): January 31, 2009

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Date of General Availability: February 11, 2003
Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date): January 31, 2008
System Builder License Availability (end date): January 31, 2009

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Date of General Availability: April 25, 2005
Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date): January 31, 2008
System Builder License Availability (end date): January 31, 2009

Windows XP Home Edition

Date of General Availability: December 31, 2001
Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date): January 31, 2008
System Builder License Availability (end date): January 31, 2009

Windows XP Media Center Edition

Date of General Availability: October 28, 2002
Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date): January 31, 2008
System Builder License Availability (end date): January 31, 2009

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