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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: rowdy on Sat, 29 March 2014, 23:58:31
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So Windows XP is about to go EOL (again). Maybe this time for real.
One or two of my older computers would seriously struggle under anything more recent, and I don't have the budget to upgrade hardware.
Every now and again I reinstall Windows.
Does Windows XP EOL mean they will switch off the activation servers too? All Microsoft support articles I have seen indicate that Windows XP will continue to boot and run, but they don't say anything about new installations.
Anyone heard/read anything about new installations?
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I found this:
Q: Will Microsoft cease requiring XP users to activate Windows XP as of April 8, 2014, since support for the product is ending?
A: No. A spokesperson confirmed that activations will still be required for retail installations of Windows XP post April 8. "Windows XP can still be installed and activated after end of support on April 8," the spokesperson noted. "Computers running Windows XP will still work, they just won’t receive any new security updates. Support of Windows XP ends on April 8, 2014, regardless of when you install the OS."
Taken from here: http://www.zdnet.com/windows-xp-end-of-support-in-april-three-more-questions-answered-7000025151/ (http://www.zdnet.com/windows-xp-end-of-support-in-april-three-more-questions-answered-7000025151/)
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Exactly what I was looking for - thanks!