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Windows XP SP2 more secure? Not so fast review
Reviews In other words, the new Windows DEP changes won't help you unless you're running XP SP2 on a machine with AMD or Intel Itanium processors. Windows XP SP2 also makes important changes to core Windows components, such as DCOM and RPC (flaws within...
[August 17, 2004, 13:55]
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 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 Microsoft beats the drum harder for SP2's new Security Center than for any other slice of the update, touting it as proof that the new-and-improved Windows XP is a lot more secure than earlier editions.
[October 29, 2004, 17:39]
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. Windows XP's Automatic Updates feature gets a few tweaks of its own in SP2. Windows XP SP2 makes improvements to Internet Explorer, too, including...
[August 6, 2004, 9:00]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Internet Explorer 6 (with Windows XP SP2) review
Reviews If you're already running Windows XP, the SP2 upgrade is free. If you're still running Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP SP1, you simply can't get the latest version of Internet Explorer 6. All future IE updates are to be bundled with major Windows...
[November 11, 2004, 7:42]
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 If "IE" is for "Intranet Explorer" most of ActiveX flaws were the things no to be considered. Now we have alternatives, such as Firefox, for safer surfing on the Internet.
[December 1, 2004, 18:52]
Windows XP SP2 nightmares
Talkback I bought a new laptop xmas '04 3.2 Ghz It updated to SP2 and died.the shop reinstalled everything, and now it is fairly stable, but it is extremely annoying when a large company like ms can get away with putting out a product that they KNOW doesn...
[February 6, 2005, 4:30]
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 With every update, M$ seems to sort one flaw and pave the way for another. It reminds me of botched code: taking patch after patch, while none of them are big/comprehensive enough to seal the proverbial wound from which hackers and coders can...
[December 13, 2004, 14:12]
Windows XP SP2 flaw complex but dangerous
Talkback Would you buy a car that coughs and splutters every day, needs extra bits and is STILL unreliable; ALL American produce is deliberately designed that way - Quick to market, no quality or reliability, just a fast ‘buck’.
[December 13, 2004, 19:00]
Windows XP SP2 nightmares
Talkback My laptop computer (3 Ghx Intel processor, therefore current) will not run at all with XP SP2 installed, not even with a clean install and no other software installed, not even in safe mode. All I get is the BSOD, Blue Screen of Death.
[November 3, 2004, 14:49]
Windows XP SP2: almost here
Talkback The poll shows most people are skeptical about SP2 addressing XP's flaws. In short, SP2 will keep XP safe for a few weeks but it's not the end of the story. I for one think it'll keep MS' head above water for a few weeks (likely) or months...
[August 6, 2004, 19:40]
