You can find the Release Notes for Windows XP SP2 on the Microsoft Knowledge Base. It also reflects a broad recognition that as the security environment changes, the industry needs to work together to respond.' 'It is the result of sustained investments in innovation and extensive industry collaboration. 'Service Pack 2 is a significant step in delivering on our goal to help customers make their PCs better isolated and more resilient in the face of increasingly sophisticated attacks,' said Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft. This free service pack delivers the latest security updates and innovations from Microsoft, establishes strong default security settings, and adds new proactive protection features that will help better safeguard computers from hackers, viruses and other security risks.

Today Microsoft released Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) with Advanced Security Technologies to the Microsoft Download Web site.

Some major PC manufacturers such as IBM and HP have not yet finished their own compatibility testing of SP2, and have not yet recommended that their customers install the update.Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service Pack 2 By: Arie Slob Due to compatibility issues, the release of SP2 was delayed several times. SP2 also includes major updates to Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Other features include enhancements to the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), now the Windows Firewall (which is also turned on by default), advanced memory protection that takes advantage of the NX instruction that is incorporated into newer processors to stop buffer overflow attacks, and improvements to email and web browsing. This edition helps to suppress spyware and viruses. It also includes a new API to allow third party virus scanners and firewalls to interface with a new security center application which provides a general overview of security on the system. Unlike previous service packs, SP2 adds new functionality to Windows XP, including a new firewall, a WiFi utility, a pop-up ad blocker, and Bluetooth support. Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) was released on Augand focuses on security.

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