Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) will reach the end of support on July 12, 2011. From that date onward, Microsoft will no longer provide support or free security updates for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). In order to stay secure and continue support you must upgrade to Service Pack 2 (SP2).

Products no longer supported

• As announced in 2008, support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2*) ended on July 13, 2010.
• Also announced in 2008, support for Windows 2000 ended on July 13, 2010.
• Support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM) ended April 13, 2010.

To better understand the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy and your support options visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle

Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy

The Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy took effect in October 2002, and applies to most products currently available through retail purchase or volume licensing and most future release products. Through the policy, Microsoft will
offer a minimum of:

• 10 years of support (5 years Mainstream Support and 5 years Extended Support) at the supported service pack level for Business and Developer products
• 5 years Mainstream Support at the supported service pack levelfor Consumer/Hardware/Multimedia products
• 3 years of Mainstream Support for products that are annually released (for example, Money, Encarta, Picture It!, and Streets & Trips)