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An overview of Windows XP Service Pack 2

The following is taken directly from Microsoft's own documentation*:

"In Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows XP, 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
• 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."

*(Changes to Functionality in Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows XP - February 20, 2004)

What I will do now is explore these FIVE technologies and THREE additional parts of the XP SP2, not fully addressed in the above list - Windows Media Player 9, Windows Installer 3.0 & Policy Settings...

Please remember that this article is NOT an in-depth technical discussion, merely a review and is aimed at the "average" user of Windows XP Home and Professional editions.

If you are new to computers then reading the following article FIRST, may help your understanding of some of the concepts discussed here on this page.