Microsoft Gives Windows XP A Reprieve

Microsoft has extended the cut-off date for downgrading for free from Windows 7 to Windows XP SP2. We're frankly stumped on why anyone would want to do this, but now you can do it until 2015.

"On the eve of Microsoft pulling the plug on support for Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 2, company officials announced they are extending downgrade rights for Windows XP.

Originally, downgrade rights — the sanctioned ability of Windows volume buyers to apply their new Windows licenses to older versions of the product — were due to expire around 2011 for Windows XP. But on July 12, the Softies gave XP yet another reprieve."