Updated: July 11, 2020 (April 22, 2013)

What Do Mainstream Support and Extended Support Mean?

Wes Miller analyzes and writes about Microsoft’s security, identity management, and systems management technologies. Before joining Directions on Microsoft, Wes... more

As Windows XP leaves Extended support, it is important for business customers to understand what this means

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