Microsoft has announced that it will release next month an updated version of Windows XP to OEMs.

The updated version of Windows XP will contain Service Pack 2c and will resolve the shortage of product keys caused by the unexpected longevity of the operating system. This update will allow OEMs to ship Windows XP Professional up to its end of life on the 31st of January, 2009.

The end of life date for Windows XP Professional is the 31st of January, 2008 but System Builders have 12 more months before they have to find an alternative operating system.

This news article was written on August 11, 2007, quoting Helpedia.