Sometimes I want to test something on Windows XP for development purposes and I am curious if I will be able to make new fresh XP installation after end of support in April 2014.
OK, no new updates will be published by Microsoft after April 2014. But what happens if I install Windows XP SP3 after April 2014 and then will want to update it to latest existing updates? Will it be possible or not? With Windows Update, or some kind of "rollup" package?
(Many people already asked if they will be able to install the XP after April 2014. But I can't see any questions about updates.)
Best Answer
Shortly before april 2014 make a clean install, update it and make an image backup. (Make several copies and test them :-) ) Use this image to restore to your new test systems.
Perhaps install XP in a virtual machine under e.g. windows 8 pro or vmware. Then have backup of the virtual machine to use when creating test machines.