If I read the docs on Windows Service Pack support policies, and the specific Internet Explorer lifecycle support page as well as the Wikipedia page I've deduced that:
IE6 support ends/ended at:
- Windows 2000
- Ended (date unknown)
- Windows XP
- SP0 (RTM) Ended
- Home: 30-Aug-2003
- Pro: 30-Sep-2004
- SP1 Ended
- Home: 11-Jul-2004
- Pro: 11-Jul-2004
- SP2
- Home: 13-Jul-2010
- Pro: 13-Jul-2010
- SP3 (released: April 21, 2008)
- Home: ???
- Pro: ???
- SP0 (RTM) Ended
What isn't clear is the Windows XP SP3 scenario.
In "human" terms, when is the end of support for IE6 on Windows XP SP3?
I realize this doesn't force people to upgrade to a newer browser however I'm trying to get a "semi" official word on when IE6 moves into the "not supported" category.
I'm not interested in philosophical answers e.g. "big enterprise won't upgrade but they will expect support into 2017" stuff… I just want the "clear answer" in terms of official Microsoft support.
Best Answer
It appears as though it's April 2014. I looked here, and it wasn't too helpful, but from my cursory googling, it seems to be April 2014.
EDIT: I believe that standard support has ended, and XP SP3 is in extended support phase right now. This extended support phase ends in April 2014.