Windows XP SP3 · Version Status
Windows XP SP3 End of Life Date
Windows XP SP3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data reconciled from official vendor documentation and endoflife.date at every build; the source of each date is on the product page.
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Windows XP SP3 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 4596 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Apr 8, 2014
4596 days past EOL
Latest Release
5.1.2600
Standard release
Release Date
Apr 21, 2008
Windows XP SP3 series
Where these dates come from
End of lifeApr 8, 2014endoflife.date (open dataset) · endoflife.datemedium · 1 source agrees End of active supportApr 14, 2009endoflife.date (open dataset) · endoflife.datemedium · 1 source agrees ReleaseApr 21, 2008endoflife.date (open dataset) · endoflife.datemedium · 1 source agrees Confidence: high = two or more independent sources agree (the vendor's page read by our adapter, a person's check against the vendor, the dataset the date came from); medium = one; low = the vendor page disagrees or our last read is stale.
How we source dates.
Lifecycle detail
Windows 5-sp3 was released on April 21, 2008 and support ended on April 8, 2014 — a supported lifespan of 6 years, longer than the 2 years and 7 months median for Windows releases. It was not an LTS release; Windows reserves longer patch windows for its LTS releases. It has been past its end-of-life date for 12 years and 7 months. 44 newer Windows releases have shipped since.
Attack Surface
30/30 Critical tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Named in CISA KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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Extended Support
Extended Windows XP SP3 support options
Some vendors and third parties sell security patches beyond end of life; whether one covers this version varies. Compare your options.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| → XP SP3 |
5.1.2600 |
Apr 8, 2014 |
EOL |
| Vista SP2 |
6.0.6002 |
Apr 11, 2017 |
EOL |
| 7 SP1 |
6.1.7601 |
Jan 14, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
6.2.9200 |
Jan 12, 2016 |
EOL |
| 8.1 |
6.3.9600 |
Jan 10, 2023 |
EOL |
| 10 1507 IOT |
10.0.10240 |
Nov 10, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10 1507 |
10.0.10240 |
May 9, 2017 |
EOL |
| 10 1507 (E) LTS |
10.0.10240 |
Oct 14, 2025 |
EOL |
What does Windows XP SP3 end of life mean?
When Windows XP SP3 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: A CVE-based scan does not show the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies, and none of them give you the date in advance. Running Windows XP SP3 past its EOL date creates a growing attack surface that a clean scan result does not rule out.
Migrate to Windows 11 26H2 (E) or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Windows XP SP3 reach end of life?
Windows XP SP3 reached end of life on April 8, 2014. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Windows XP SP3 still supported?
No. Windows XP SP3 reached end of life on April 8, 2014 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Windows XP SP3?
The recommended upgrade from Windows XP SP3 is
Windows 11 26H2 (E) — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Windows full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Windows XP SP3 past EOL?
Since Windows XP SP3 reached end of life, the maintainers no longer issue security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no vendor fix. A CVE-based scan does not show this — it is the CVE blind spot; some scanners flag unsupported versions of common products, but coverage varies and none give the date in advance. Organizations running EOL Windows should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.