Windows XP SE

Windows XP Second Edition is a version of Windows XP that was released on October 13, 2004.

Development
In 2002 Microsoft wanted to make a Windows version in between the release of XP and Vista. In December 2003 the name was announced as Windows XP SE.

Release
In August 2004 Microsoft announced that Windows XP SE will be released for manufacturing. On October 13, 2004 it released for general availability. It came with 3 editions Home,Professional,and Education.

Service Packs
Service Pack 1 came out on January 12, 2008.

Service Pack 2 came out on August 23, 2010.

Service Pack 3 came out on August 19, 2013.

New and Updated Features
The OS came with Outlook Express 6.1, Internet Explorer 6, and MSN.