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... and saw no mention of the XP product support lifecycle. Here is the contents of the page:

Windows Life-Cycle Policy
Published: October 15, 2002 | Updated: July 7, 2006
Windows life-cycle policy

On October 15, 2002 Microsoft announced a new support life-cycle policy. This consistent and predictable policy is designed to standardize support guidelines across product lines and will cover most products currently available via retail purchase or volume licensing and future release products.

Product life-cycle policies provide advanced notification of planned changes in product availability and support. This information helps customers and partners with product planning and information technology decisions.

The links on this page provide access to specific information about Windows products.
Product Life-Cycle Information for:
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Windows 2000 Server
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Internet Explorer
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Windows Media Player 9 Series
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Windows Embedded
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Windows Lifecycle FAQ
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Windows Desktop License Availability

Under the Support Lifecycle policy Windows desktop licenses are available for four years after general availability in all standard product distribution channels (e.g. direct OEM, System Builders, retail, and Volume Licensing programs via licenses or via downgrade rights). Licenses will continue to be available through downgrade rights available in Volume Licensing programs after end of general availability.
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License Availability Roadmap
Desktop Operating Systems Date of General Availability Direct OEM and Retail License Availability (end date) System Builder License Availability (end date)

MS DOS 6.xx



June 1, 1994


November 31, 2001


November 31, 2001

Windows 95



August 15, 1995


December 31, 2000


December 31, 2001

Windows NT Workstation 4.xx



July 29, 1996


June 30, 2002


June 30, 2003

Windows 98



June 30, 1998


June 30, 2002


November 30, 20031

Windows 98 SE



June 30, 1999


June 30, 2002


March 31, 20041

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)



December 31, 2000


December 31, 2003


June 30, 2004

Windows 2000 Professional



March 31, 2000


March 31, 2004


March 31, 2005

Windows XP Professional



December 31, 2001


12 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2


24 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition



February 11, 2003


12 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2


24 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition



April 25, 2005


12 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2


24 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2

Windows XP Home Edition



December 31, 2001


12 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2


24 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2

Windows XP Media Center Edition3



October 28, 2002


12 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2


24 Months Following Windows Vista General Availability2

1 In the US and Canada only System Builder License Availability end dates are June 30th 2003 for Windows 98 and September 30th 2003 for Windows 98 SE.
2 Precise dates to be finalized closer to the release of Windows Vista
3 Includes the 2002, 2004, and 2005 editions of Windows Media Center
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Windows Service Pack Roadmap

Microsoft continually works to improve its software. As part of this effort, we develop updates and fixes to recognized issues and release them for customers. On a regular basis, we combine many of these fixes into a single package and make the package available for installation. These packages are called Service Packs. Based on feedback from customers and partners Microsoft is committed to providing a 12 month roadmap of upcoming service packs and security rollup packages on the Windows Service Pack Roadmap Web page. Visit the Supported Service Pack list to find the support timelines for a particular product?s service pack.

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