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http://oem.microsoft.com/downloads/public/seo/winxp_sp2c.htm
REASON: Windows XP Product Keys Running Out
"Due to the longevity of Windows XP Professional, it has become necessary to produce more product keys for system builders in order to support the continued availability of Windows XP Professional..."
"Other versions of XP, including Home, Media Center, Pro in the 64-bit configuration, and Tablet PC still have keys available, and aren't part of the new release. XP Pro will be available in multiple sales channels until Jan. 31, 2008, when it reaches its product end-of-lifecycle for everyone but system builders. After another year -- Jan. 31, 2009 -- it will stop being available altogether..."
"OEMs especially need to heed the somewhat ominous warning Microsoft has relayed: "System builders must update their images to Windows XP Professional SP2c. End users will not be able to successfully complete installation of Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2c if they do not have updated images."
REASON: Windows XP Product Keys Running Out
"Due to the longevity of Windows XP Professional, it has become necessary to produce more product keys for system builders in order to support the continued availability of Windows XP Professional..."
"Other versions of XP, including Home, Media Center, Pro in the 64-bit configuration, and Tablet PC still have keys available, and aren't part of the new release. XP Pro will be available in multiple sales channels until Jan. 31, 2008, when it reaches its product end-of-lifecycle for everyone but system builders. After another year -- Jan. 31, 2009 -- it will stop being available altogether..."
"OEMs especially need to heed the somewhat ominous warning Microsoft has relayed: "System builders must update their images to Windows XP Professional SP2c. End users will not be able to successfully complete installation of Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2c if they do not have updated images."
