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Windows 98, Me Support Ends, WinXP SP1 Next
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Posted by Donster on: 2006-07-11 14:29:20 772
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By Gregg Keizer @ TechWeb.com
After two stays, Microsoft will drop all support for Windows 98, 98 SE, and Millennium after Tuesday.
Microsoft has reminded users several times that all support -- including delivery of critical security updates -- will cease after the regularly scheduled July 11 patch date for the operating systems, and has recommend users upgrade to Windows XP.
Previously, Microsoft had extended the final support stage for Windows 98 and Millennium from January 2004 to June 30, 2006; in January, the Redmond, Wash. developer announced it was moving the end date to July 11 to account for one final security bulletin release.
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