I get that Windows XP SP3 (…) Support Ends April 8, 2014 and I get that this means: (from the site linked to above)
- there will be no new security updates
- [no] non-security hotfixes
- [no] free or paid assisted support options
- [no] online technical content updates
All fine and well, but what about activation? Will I be able to (re-)activate my legacy Windows XP systems – maybe (or especially) running in a VM — after this date? (Obviously license permitting, that is, non-OEM licenses.)
Has this question been addressed by Microsoft?
Best Answer
A user on Microsoft Answers (thanks @Martin) says:
Please note that others also asked the same question: Will I be able to activate XP after 2014?
I haven't found any official documentation to back up any claims though. But a user on the Ubuntu forums has an interesting point: