Windows XP SP3 was released in April 21

According to the latest news, the final release date of Windows XP Service Pack 3 has been published. It is worth noting that they are all distributed this month (July 3, April ).
In May April 14, Windows XP SP3 will start to support services. In May April 21, OEMs, VL, connect, msdn, and technet will all be able to get this version, Microsoft Update on May 29, the Windows Update and download center will start to provide downloads. On April 9, June 10 this year, automatic updates will start to be pushed.

* Release L 14,200 8: support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
* Limit l 21,200 8: original equipment manufacturers, volume license, connect, and msdn and technet subscribers
* Audit l 29,200 8: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, and download center
* June 10,200 8: Automatic Updates

As you know, in June this year, Windows XP will end its lifecycle, and the mainstream versions will not be extended. Although there is a strong online call, it still cannot change the fate of XP leaving.
But what does this mean? Many of my friends may not understand it. Now, we are just like introducing the meaning of the end of the lifecycle of Windows XP.

Windows XP will not be sold after June 30.

A: Microsoft will not continue selling Windows XP, but you can find inventory in the market, including color packages and OEM products, but there will be no new products that will be preinstalled with XP.

Will we be forcibly upgraded to Vista?

No, of course, your program provider may stop supporting xp. At that time, you will do this yourself. This is also a disguised force.

Will XP stop running on January 1, June?

Of course not, but Microsoft will stop all non-security updates, which means XP will not have any new features.

Will the activation function be stopped after January 1, June?

No, it's crazy. Microsoft will keep it until the end of the entire support cycle, that is, April 8, 2014, and there is still a lot of time.

What happened in 2014?

This is not clear yet, but it is possible that they will disable XP installation and activation, and will not provide any support like Windows 3. X.