Microsoft has ended support for Windows XP
LANDESK Software continues to support Windows XP as an LDMS client.
Supported Platforms and Compatibility Matrix for LANDESK Management Suite
The Microsoft Extended Hotfix Support Datasheet states the following:
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Article: Extended Hotfix Support Program
The Extended Support phase is the second phase of the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy. During this phase, security hotfixes are available free of charge; however, non-security hotfixes, warranty support, Software Assurance problem resolution support, and the ability to request design changes are not available.
The Extended Hotfix Support program provides customers with the opportunity to receive non-security hotfixes through the end of the Extended Support phase of the Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
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The following Microsoft article gives general information about the Windows XP end of life policy: Support for Windows XP has ended
In addition Microsoft has made a decision to extend to extend their Anti-malware support for Windows XP even further:
Microsoft Malware Protection Center - Support for XP
LANDESK Windows XP Extended Patch Program
Customers must meet the following requirements
- Own LANDESK Patch Manager
- Purchase extended Windows XP Support from Microsoft
LANDESK Deliverables to customers
LANDesk will provide the following to the customer:
- Content for each Windows XP SP3 patch the customer delivers to LANDESK.
- Upon receiving the required patches and bulletins, LANDESK will provide the customer with Windows XP patch content that can be imported into their Security and Compliance tool in LANDESK Management Suite.
Windows XP Patch Support Guidelines
The following applies to publicly released patches for Microsoft Windows XP:
Patches for bulletins related to security:
- Patch content will be released on the same cadence and supported release schedule as non-EOL Microsoft security bulletins (MS15-XX).
Patches for bulletins that are not related to security: