Windows XP can still be installed and activated after end of support. Computers running Windows XP will still work but won’t receive any Microsoft Updates or be able to leverage technical support. Activations will still be required for retail installations of Windows XP after this date as well.
Although support has ended for Windows XP, it can still be activated and installed on a system. The only difference would be that you will no longer be receiving updates or be offered any support from Microsoft’s technical support regarding the same. This method will require you to connect to Microsoft through an internet connection (of course).
But outside of the initial grace period of XP, users will only be able to use the operating system if they will activate their copy. Microsoft offers three alternatives to activating Windows XP, via the Internet, through a modem or by phone.
What happened to Windows XP activation methods?
The “regular” methods provided with XP (phone and online) don’t work anymore. The phone number is not valid for activation anymore (I tried the German one ) and the online activation does not work either (in a quick test within a DMZ other protocols like ICMP or HTTP worked fine when I accessed an internet server).
Is it possible to activate Windows XP without support?
In some cases, activation might still work but your Windows XP will be at risk because support is already ended. Thank you for your useful reply. I know that Windows XP is no longer being sold officially.
Learn more In order to get the most out of Windows XP, you’ll need to activate it using your Windows XP product key. If you have an internet connection or dial-up modem, you can get activated with just a few clicks. You can also call Microsoft and get an activation code if you don’t have access to the internet.
Is Windows XP still supported by Microsoft?
Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it is highly recommended that you switch to a more recent version of Windows. This will ensure that you have access to the latest security patches. Windows XP won’t be getting any more updates. Consider purchasing a valid key.
How many Windows XP activation keys can be generated?
In fact Windows XP uses offline activation, and its verification algorithm has long been leaked, which means anyone can generate an infinite amount of valid keys and get along with them.