Windows XP: The End is Nigh!

The impending "end-of-life" decision that Microsoft has been struggling with on Windows XP is pretty well set.

June 30th marks the first event that will signal the end of Windows XP for the masses, culminating in an absolute end on January 31st, 2009.

But what exactly does all of this mean? Should you rush out and get a Windows XP system before they are gone? Is there a way to buy a new machine that has Windows XP loaded on it, but includes the disks to migrate to Windows Vista down the road?

The usual confusing information that surrounds the end of a product cycle announcement will all be cleared up by simply listening on on this week's show!

Join us every Saturday from 12:00–2:00PM on FM News/Talk 92.3 as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or e-mail your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

Original Air Date: Jun 21, 2008

• When exactly will Windows XP be gone?
• Make Windows XP last for the next 7 years (ComputerWorld)
• Microsoft's Windows Life-Cycle Policy
• Windows XP Support Lifecycle map
• The Vista-to-XP Downgrade program
• Before you install Windows XP on an existing Windows Vista machine...read this!

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