![]() ![]() As of Januusage of the system has been unsupported.ĭuring Windows XP's development, the project was codenamed "Whistler", after Whistler, British Columbia, as many Microsoft employees skied at the Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort. Microsoft continued to sell Windows XP through their System Builders (smaller OEMs who sell assembled computers) program until January 31, 2009. Direct OEM and retail sales of Windows XP ceased on June 30, 2008. It was succeeded by Windows Vista in January 2007. ![]() Windows XP was released worldwide for retail sale on October 25, 2001, and over 400 million copies were in use in January 2006. Windows XP, the successor to Windows 2000 and Windows ME, was the first consumer-oriented operating system produced by Microsoft to be built on the Windows NT kernel. The name "XP" is short for "eXPerience", highlighting the enhanced user experience. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base as of 2011. ![]() Template:Pp-move Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox OS version Template:Windows XP Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers.
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