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Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
News Security experts have identified a modified exploit that can target computers running Windows XP SP2. Researchers at Danish security company Secunia have labelled the vulnerability as "highly critical" because it allows hackers to access local...
[December 1, 2004, 11:55]
Windows Vista SP2 beta due this week
News The next update to Windows Vista will enter beta testing this week, bringing with it support for Blu-ray drives, among other enhancements. In a blog posting on Friday, Microsoft confirmed that a beta version of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2...
[October 27, 2008, 12:43]
Windows XP SP2 may stop the worms
News Windows XP SP2, which has finally been released for manufacturing, is designed to make the Windows operating more secure by offering a host of new features and functionality. It will be hard to attack Windows XP via automated network worms," said...
[August 9, 2004, 15:35]
Windows XP SP2 nightmares review
Reviews Anyone who owns a PC can't do without Windows (let's be honest, how many of us will actually spend the time to decipher Linux? If you don't use Automatic Update, you can regularly head to the Windows Update site to scout out fixes, such as this...
[October 29, 2004, 17:39]
Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast review
Reviews No need to worry about malicious attacks that take advantage of Windows weaknesses? Microsoft used this release to harden its operating system; in other words, Microsoft recompiled all its Windows system binaries to include a new flag, GS, which...
[August 17, 2004, 13:55]
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Talkback I am using Windows XP SP2 Ok There is a flaw, how could I plug up the gap, any idea? help. Thanks
[February 1, 2005, 13:30]
Windows XP SP2: almost here review
Reviews Boxed retail versions of Windows XP with SP2 are expected to hit store shelves by the end of October. For example, Windows Firewall blocked programs that had legitimate reason to access our test system, such as ActiveSync software for a Pocket PC...
[August 6, 2004, 9:00]
Confusion reigns over Windows XP SP2
News Just three days after a Microsoft vice president -- who is in charge of Microsoft.com and Windows Update -- told thousands of delegates at a conference in Florida that Service Pack 2 for Windows XP would be available by the end of 2003, the...
[October 17, 2003, 13:05]
MSDN Webcast: SQL Server and Windows XP SP2
White Papers SQL Server 7.0, SQL Server 2000, MSDE 1.0 and MSDE 2000 all run on the Windows XP operating system. This webcast examines what the Windows XP SP2 changes do to SQL Server, MSDE, Reporting Services and Analysis Services, as well as how to enable...
[August 12, 2005, 0:00]
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Talkback Windows XP Service Pack 1 is far much better than SP2, and it doesn't even support my plug and play scanner, and it doesn't even monitor my NAV 2004, so what would be the solution to all this stuff and cuz its really bothers me.
[December 12, 2004, 9:11]
Internet Explorer 6 (with Windows XP SP2) review
Reviews If you're already running Windows XP, the SP2 upgrade is free. Nor is there a built-in alert icon whenever there's a security update for your browser; instead, you'll need to check the Windows Update site.
[November 11, 2004, 7:42]
Using SMS 2003 to Upgrade to Windows XP SP2-Level 200
White Papers Windows XP SP2 has just been released, and provides great security for your corporate systems. In this webcast, you'll learn the best way to upgrade Systems Management Server clients running Windows XP Professional to SP2 while ensuring they...
[October 19, 2004, 0:00]
Windows XP/SP2
White Papers The latest Service Pack for Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (SP2) - is all about security, and it's one of the most important service packs ever released. It provides better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall...
[August 11, 2005, 0:00]
Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast
Talkback My router has a hardware fire wall and I use Norton firewall on my PC's as the old windows firewall blocks the network shares, Microsoft firewall is now turned off. I just installed SP2 during reboot setup after the install, Microsoft said not run...
[August 25, 2004, 13:22]
Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Mobile Messaging With Windows Mobile 5.0-Based Devices
White Papers The Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0 enables Windows Mobile 5.0- based devices to be managed by Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2. The result is a mobile messaging solution that uses the management benefits of Exchange...
[February 20, 2008, 0:02]
Windows XP SP2 may stop the worms
Talkback Windows XP was first touted to be "invulnerable" to worms. Now we witness that Windows XP worms are commonplace, why would Service pack 2 be any difference? That was the main reason my company upgraded our 20 or so PCs.
[August 9, 2004, 16:00]
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Talkback ActiveX can be useful (when used appropriately), but if it's causing all these problems then the logical solution is to eliminate it from the affected software. Or if it's that vital to the running of websites and so on, why not create a secure...
[December 1, 2004, 14:05]
Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast
Talkback Two firewalls are not better that one. It adds unneccessary complexity. That's like saying two word processors are better than one. It's far better to use one tool if you can rather than patch together other tools just to re-create the...
[August 17, 2004, 18:54]
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Talkback Im sick and fuckin tired of havin to download fixes from MS for IE - MS sort ur fuckn shit out!
[December 10, 2004, 8:49]
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Talkback I think is sad that you tell the world about a severe flaw in SP2, yet the advertisment on the same page tells you to "click here to download and evaluate SP2 now".
[December 1, 2004, 15:26]
