Microsoft has released both Office XP and Windows XP in the same year. The Office Assistance feature can be only enabled by the settings. Key features like Clippy and Office Assistance are removed. In addition, many security policies are changed, with improved performance and stability. Many new features are included in Office XP which includes smart tags, selection-based search, and other recognizable features. The software can be used on different platforms like Windows XP, Windows Vista, or older Windows Office XP was the successor of Microsoft Office 2000 and is the predecessor of Office 2003. The Office XP was released with the codenamed “ Office 10“. Users should consult the support pages of their chosen alternative browser for more details.Microsoft has released Microsoft Office XP on March 5, 2001, and it wasn’t publicly available for the users in retail stores till August 4, 2001.

The Windows XP versions of some alternative browsers will continue to receive support temporarily. Users who choose to continue using Windows XP after the end of support may mitigate some risks by using a web browser other than Internet Explorer.

US-CERT does not endorse or support any particular product or vendor. There are software vendors and service providers in the marketplace who offer assistance in migrating from Windows XP or Office 2003 to a currently supported operating system or office productivity suite. Users have the option to upgrade to a currently supported operating system or office productivity suite. The Microsoft “End of Support” pages for Windows XP and Office 2003 offer additional details. However, using unsupported software may increase the risk of viruses and other security threats. Computers operating Windows XP with SP3 or running Office 2003 products will continue to work after support ends.

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