Will microsoft support windows xp

Microsoft says "For the best experience, use the latest version of any operating system. And this Microsoft answers webpage says older versions, including , "are not certified compatible with Windows 10 but might work with or without compatibility mode.

PowerPoint SP3 , and some have it working in compatibility mode. Office Support ends Oct Office Support ends Apr See System Requirements for Office and scroll to bottom of page. Office Support ended Oct Office Support has ended.

Compatible per this Microsoft answer , but some have problems as the link shows. Office XP Not Compatible. See Compatible. Compatible bit and bit editions for 8 see System Requirements for Office For 8. Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions.

Too technical. Here's the set of search results for Windows XP :. Service Packs 1 and 1a were retired back in Service Pack 2 rode off into the sunset last month, on July By that time, Windows 8 will probably be well past its first birthday, and Microsoft will at least for a short time be supporting four separate Windows versions.

Here's a table that summarizes the support policy for all of the current Windows desktop versions. Update: As of February , Microsoft has changed its support lifecycle so that consumer and business versions have the same extended support options. SO ignore the "Not applicable" text in this table. The dates for business editions are the same as for consumer editions. The point of having a predictable release cycle—a new Windows version every three years—is to encourage upgrades.

That's especially true for consumers, who can skip one version but not two. Even so, full support will be available until the beginning of For businesses, anyone considering a Windows 7 migration can take comfort in knowing it will be supported for nearly another decade more—until January 14, For the answer, I defer to the Microsoft Support Lifecycle blog :.

Generally, the minimum bar for something to be considered supported is that we provide at least one type of assisted support option and no-charge security updates.

This means that, at a minimum, the customer will have some avenue to contact Microsoft for assistance and Microsoft will continue to provide security updates through channels like Windows Update and the Download Center. I've changed the way I charge my iPhone. You should, too. Time for a Linux smartphone? Developers are in short supply.