Microsoft continually
works to improve its software. As part of this effort,
we develop updates and fixes to recognized issues
and release them for use by customers. On a regular
basis, we combine many of these fixes into a single
package and make the package available for customers
to install on their computers. These packages are
called Service Packs.
Windows
XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) brings user the latest
security updates and innovations from Microsoft.
It will establish stronger security settings that
help defend against viruses, hackers, and worms
and will provide unique new security features designed
to make it easier for you to protect your PC.
Get
Ready for SP2: Turn On Automatic Updates Today
The best way to ensure
you get SP2 when it is released is by turning on
the Automatic Updates feature in Windows XP. Visit
the Protect Your PC site to let
us turn it on for you or follow
these manual steps—either way you'll get
SP2 automatically as Microsoft releases it.
Turning on Automatic
Updates today allows your PC to begin downloading
important updates automatically, including the latest
version of Windows Update. It also ensures you will
receive future updates, such as SP2.
What
is SP2?
With SP2,
you get safer browsing and communication,
powerful security tools, and improved
experiences.
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Learn
About SP2
Find out the top reasons to install,
see features at a glance, and
read the SP2 overviews.
Learn
to Use the New Features
Learn
to use the new features of SP2 and get
help if you need it.
Information
for IT Professionals on Microsoft
TechNet
Read about changes to functionality
in Service Pack 2 for Windows
XP. Network protection, memory
protection, safer e-mail handling,
more secure browsing, and improved
computer maintenance are among
the topics in this technical overview
on TechNet.
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Information
for Developers on MSDN
Find Windows XP Service Pack 2
security information for developers,
including training opportunities,
articles and white papers.
