Changes to Functionality in Windows XP Service Pack 2

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In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help to improve the ability of Windows XP-based computers to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms. The technologies include network protection, memory protection, safer e-mail handling, more secure browsing, and improved computer maintenance.

Together, these security technologies will help to make it more difficult to attack Windows XP, even if the latest updates are not applied. These security technologies together are particularly useful in mitigation against worms and viruses.

This document specifically focuses on the changes between earlier versions of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reflects Microsoft’s early thinking about Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies.

Download: Changes to Functionality in Windows XP Service Pack 2

News source: Microsoft Download Center

(3 replies) #1 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#1.1 bangbang023 on 13 Dec 2003 - 14:40

it's a huge document, wordpad isn't meant to handle something that big really.

#1.2 creamhackered on 13 Dec 2003 - 14:49

That's because you need Microsoft Word or Word Viewer, good going cope

#1.3 bangbang023 on 13 Dec 2003 - 15:04

it's 73 pages long, that is huge for wordpad.

(2 replies) #2 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#2.1 creamhackered on 13 Dec 2003 - 16:00

No of course you're right, the average customer didn't get blaster or anything did they?

#2.2 bangbang023 on 13 Dec 2003 - 16:47

The average customser doesn't even care about upgrading. They do not owe it to us to add features in. Hell, they don't even have to add in stuff like a popup blocker and all, but they are. Take what you can get, considering it's free.

(1 reply) #3 on 01 Jan 1970 - 00:00

#3.1 bangbang023 on 13 Dec 2003 - 18:16

service packs generally include all updates previously released so you should have no need to install sp1 then install sp2. On a side note, I am curious why you don't have sp1 already installed.

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