How can I report a bug with Windows XP?

I've identified a reproducible bug in Windows XP on the backup and restore of encrypted files (EFS) using the Win32 API.  I have a simple program that illustrates the problem.  The problem does not recur on Vista or Windows 7.  Even if MS will not solve the problem, because the level of support for XP, it would be useful to obtain an acknowledgement of the problem.

How to bring this to the attention of Ms?

Thanks in advance,

Dan

Unfortunately, microsoft no longer provides support or updates for the xp operating system.

There are two versions behind the OS vista and win7

but since there are millions of xp still in use, expecially by company, then my suggestion is to create a blog about your discovery.   my suggestion is to blog on wordpress.

describe in detail how you discovered it, the symptoms and what solutions or you would recommend workaround.

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