I am running Windows 98SE - so that means after Jan. 16, 2004 I will no
longer be eligible for Windows Updates --- Everything I read on the list says
it is not wise to upgrade Windows XP over the Windows 98. Is this correct?
Would I have to reformat? TIA Charmaine
MICROSOFT SUPPORT TERMINATION DEADLINES
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 SUPPORT TERMINATION DATE JAN. 16, 2004
- ON JAN. 16, 2004 ALL MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 SUPPORT ENDS -
MICROSOFT WINDOWS ME SUPPORT TERMINATION DATE DEC. 31, 2003
- ON DEC. 31, 2003 ALL MICROSOFT WINDOWS ME SUPPORT ENDS -
*** Upgrade your computer well in advance ***
This is a courtesy reminder of Microsoft's announced support Termination for Windows
98, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. As of June 30, 2003, Microsoft has
stopped releasing "fixes", security patches or updates to Windows 98 and Windows 98
Second Edition.
On December 31, 2003, Microsoft will TERMINATE ALL PHONE TECHNICAL SUPPORT for
WindowsME. On January 16, 2004, Microsoft will TERMINATE ALL PHONE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
for Windows98 and Windows98SE. After these deadlines you will be without Microsoft
Tech Support for Windows 98, SE or ME. Please note that Microsoft tech support is also
eliminated for developers such as ChiroPulse. After this date only "online self-help",
which included search able and generic tech articles, will be available.
Pulse Software ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDS you migrate from Windows 98/SE/ME 60-days in
advance of the 12/31/2003 deadline. Upgrading these Windows systems to Windows 2000
Professional or Windows XP is the obvious choice, in lieu of purchasing new systems
with Windows XP pre-installed.
Product Availability General Support Extended Support
Retired Retired
------------- ------------- ------------------ -----------------
Windows 95 15-Aug-1995 31-Dec-2000 31-Dec-2001
Windows 98 30-Jun-1998 16-Jan-2004 **** 16-Jan-2004 *****
Windows 98 SE 30-Jun-1998 16-Jan-2004 **** 16-Jan-2004 *****
Windows ME 31-Dec-2000 31-Dec-2003 31-Dec-2003
Windows NT 4.0 29-Jul-1996 30-Jun-2002 30-Jun-2003
Microsoft Mainstream support: includes all the support options and programs that
customers receive today, such as no-charge incident support, paid incident support,
support charged on an hourly basis, support for warranty claims, and hotfix support.
After Mainstream support ends, Extended support will be offered for Business and
Development software.
**** No-charge assisted support for this product will end on 30-Jun-2003. After
16-Jan-2004, this product will be obsolete and assisted support will no longer be
available from Microsoft. Online self-help support will continue to be available until
at least 30-Jun-2006
Microsoft Extended support: includes all paid support options, as well as
security-related hotfix support which is provided at no charge. Non-security related
hotfix support requires a separate Extended Hotfix Support contract to be purchased
within 90 days after Mainstream support ends. Microsoft will not accept requests for
warranty support, design changes, or new features during the Extended support phase.
***** Extended hotfix support for this product will end on 30-Jun-2003. After
16-Jan-2004, this product will be obsolete and assisted support will no longer be
available from Microsoft. Online self-help support will continue to be available until
at least 30-Jun-2006.
reference article(s):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];LifeWin
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/desktop/business/components.mspx
http://www.chiropulse.com/tech/mswin_discontinuation.htm
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