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. The beta version of Windows XP SE was released in December 6, 2003

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.

New and Updated Features

 * The OS came with Outlook Express 6.1, Internet Explorer 6, and MSN.
 * Taskbar Menu.
 * Windows Longhorn Theme.
 * Windows XP Theme.
 * Classic Theme.
 * 3D Digital Theme.
 * Light Theme.
 * Lighter Theme.
 * Lightest Theme.
 * Color Themes.
 * Transparent Themes.
 * Color Transparent Theme.
 * Assambrator Support.
 * 3D Digital Support.
 * MS-DOS Matrix Assambrator.
 * DVD and VHS Media Player and Insert Disk and Videocassete Support.
 * HD Support.
 * Virus Detector Support.
 * It also has an improved Graphic User Interface.
 * New programs were Windows CD Maker, Windows Games, and XBOX Live.
 * It added native support for SD Cards.
 * Bluetooth and Speaker USB for Bluetooth Support.
 * App Store Support.
 * Dark Screen of Virus Warning.
 * Black Screen of Virus and Barney Error Incoming Warning.

Service Packs
Service Pack 1 came out on January 12, 2006. It added SD HC Card Support and Virus Protection.

Service Pack 2 came out on August 23, 2007. It included support for WLAN,Windows Live,and HD Video

Service Pack 3 came out on August 20, 2008. It added security patches, and SD XC Cards

Support lifecycle
On June 16, 2014 Windows XP SE ended Mainstream Support. Extended support ended until June 8, 2017.