Description

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (XP SP2) repairs a variety of errors in Windows XP. The file is a big download and can be applied to all edition of Windows XP Home, Professional, TabletPC or Media Center. It does not matter what XP updates you have before applied to your system, SP2 will update any unpatched, partly patched or fully updated system. If you are going to again install the new release of Windows XP on a PC, it is important that you apply this Service Pack before attaching to Web. Nasty viruses and worms like Sasser and Blaster can enter an unpatched system as soon as it is attached to Web. They come through an open port on your system. You do not even have to get email or go to a web site just being attached is enough? XP SP2 repairs security holes so you won't get attacked.

The benefit of this full download is that it can be utilized on any system and it does not need an Internet connection to install. You can download SP2, burn it to CD and utilize it on many PCs.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) gives improved security measures that will expectantly develop defenses against viruses, worms and hackers, along with improved manageability and an enhanced experience for users. Also to security and error fixes, it will modify many default settings to develop security, but it may also create some problems:

• Firewall should be on.
• Messenger will be off by default.
• Media Bar has been detached from Internet Explorer 6
• New version: Windows Movie Maker 2.1
• You can no longer print or print preview a Web page that contains an ActiveX object
• XP SP2 contains a new power-management choice for Windows XP. You can now use tool Powercfg.exe to organize power management settings from command line
• The latest Wireless Network Setup Wizard makes it simple to make a security-enabled wireless network and include a new PC or device to a current wireless network
• When you install SP2, Internet Explorer 6 is updated and contains security setting, known as Binary Behaviors. To look this setting, tick Tools, tick Internet Options, tick Security, and then tick Custom Level.
• Security Center is a latest aspect in SP2 that tracks and reports PC security settings and sends you alerts if your settings might be placing your PC at risk.
• Automatic Updates will assist develop the security of PC. After you install SP2, these updates are installed mechanically when you shut down PC. If 'Turn off computer' dialog box shows, it shows a latest security shield icon that provides you choice to 'Update and Turn Off' PC. If you select this choice, downloaded updates are installed, and then your PC shuts down.