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InternetNews
March 18, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Windows XP SP2 Turns 'On' Pop-up Blocking Microsoft's coming XP service pack adds a new Windows Security Center and a significant change to the default settings for pop-up blocking in IE.   |
InternetNews
April 9, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Q&A: Tony Goodhew, Manager, Microsoft Developer Group A Microsoft manager discusses the software giant's eagerly awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
InternetNews
June 2, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2: Do's & Don'ts for Web Sites To help customers prepare for its Windows XP security overhaul, Microsoft advocates programming changes for users of several applications. |
PC Magazine
March 2, 2004 |
The Lookout: Windows XP SP2's Firewall: On by Default Microsoft has released a document detailing the features expected in its Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP, which will ship later this year. |
PC World
March 2004
Paul Thurrot |
Windows XP's Big Security Fix Our test drive suggests that Service Pack 2 is a keeper--assuming no incompatibilities. |
InternetNews
February 24, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Gates Makes a Show of Security At the RSA security conference, Microsoft's chief software architect stands and delivers an update on the company's software security efforts. icrosoft Beta Includes Built-in Virus Scanner |
InternetNews
August 16, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Warning List Released Users should check MS list twice to avoid possible disruptions of third-party FTP programs, P2P applications and multimedia streaming software. |
InternetNews
June 15, 2004
Clint Boulton |
Windows SP2 Comes Closer with RC 2 Microsoft reveals code for its oft-delayed second release candidate to developers ahead of the summer deadline for the finished product. |
InternetNews
August 24, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
MS Releases XP SP2 App Testing Guide Enterprise developers looking for a guide to test applications against the new Windows XP Service Pack 2 are getting some help from Microsoft. |
InternetNews
February 24, 2004
Jim Wagner |
Microsoft Beta Includes Built-in Virus Scanner Intent on stopping the spread of Internet viruses, the software giant pilots a new tool for its Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reaches out to ISVs. |
InternetNews
August 3, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Will Break Microsoft CRM Product Installing the security-centric XP SP2 will cause disruptions for mid-market CRM users. |
InternetNews
March 12, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Thumbs Up for Longhorn Security Lockdown As software security holds its place as a top priority among enterprise networks, engineers at Microsoft are building proactive PC monitoring capabilities into its next generation Longhorn operating system, a move that's being widely embraced. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2004
Cameron Sturdevant |
SP2--Trouble for Agentless Patching? Ironically, SP2 will likely make it harder to keep computers up-to-date with the latest patches. |
PC Magazine
October 5, 2004
Sebastian Rupley |
Service Pack 2: Work-Arounds As Microsoft's long-awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) makes its way onto more PCs, the company has published two extensive lists of programs that may either seem to stop working or behave differently after installation. |
PC World
September 9, 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Windows XP Service Pack Due Today Microsoft's first packaged update to the OS collects bug fixes and new drivers, adds leeway to the license monitor. |
InternetNews
March 31, 2005
Clint Boulton |
Security Drives Upgraded Windows Server Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 features stronger default settings and reduced privileges to better keep perpetrators from hijacking users' machines. |
PC World
September 2004
Paul Thurrott |
Windows XP's Big Fix With Service Pack 2, Windows gets an array of much-needed patches, tweaks, and tools, all rolled into one free download. Here's what's in it for you. |
InternetNews
July 27, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Delay in Windows Server SP1 Expected at year's end, Windows 2003 Service Pack 1 could take an additional six months... Windows XP Service Pack 2 out next month. |
BusinessWeek
August 30, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Windows: Security Is Suddenly Job One By attacking some of the worst security problems in Windows, Windows XP Service Pack 2 could save you a lot of trouble. Bite the bullet and install it -- the sooner the better. |
PC World
November 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Is XP's Fix Safe? Windows XP Service Pack 2 seems a smooth upgrade for most, but many are putting off installing Microsoft's big security patch anyway. |
InternetNews
May 25, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Windows XP SP2 Inches Closer Microsoft moves to squash some last-minute bugs and meet the deadline for a full release of the Windows security overhaul. |
InternetNews
May 27, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Launch Price: $300 Million Microsoft gears up for the launch of Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC World
March 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
More Snags in Windows XP Service Pack 2 Flaws in XP SP2 could reduce the write speed of many common DVD drives, drain the battery for your Acer Travelmate 3200 notebook, provide bad firewall settings, and reduce firewire speed. |
InternetNews
September 8, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Deadline Extended The complete delivery due by April 2005 to give businesses time to prepare. |
PC World
January 2005
Steve Bass |
Your XP Service Pack 2 Survival Guide How to handle Windows XP's latest bug fix and security update. |
PC Magazine
October 5, 2004
Larry Seltzer |
Locking Down Internet Explorer Internet Explorer's My Computer zone has been an open door to security threats, but now you can padlock it. |
PC World
May 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Releases a Big CD Full of Fixes XP's new Service Pack is waiting in the wings--here's what to expect. |
PC World
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
InternetNews
November 4, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Enterprise Foot-Dragging on XP SP2 A study released Tuesday found that 50 percent of U.S. businesses expected installation of Microsoft's XP Service Pack 2 to disrupt their businesses. |
PC World
November 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Microsoft's Patch Policy Pickle Blaster attacks could prompt default enablement of automated updates. |
PC World
September 22, 2006
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Critical Fixes for Windows, IE, Office The surge in critical updates that Microsoft has been issuing shows no sign of weakening.... Help for Spysweeper 5.0 headaches... A new e-mail threat... |
InternetNews
January 26, 2004
Zachary Rodgers |
IE Pop-up Blocker Defaults to "Off" Silence the pop-up death knells. With the beta release of the service pack 2 update for IE, the news is there's no news. |
InternetNews
July 7, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
End is Near For Windows XP SP1 Support Microsoft will end technical support for Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 1a on October 10, 2006, nor will the company provide any more security updates. |
InternetNews
March 7, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
'Land' Bug Back to Bedevil Microsoft Servers Windows Server 2003 and XP SP2 machines without properly configured firewalls are at risk of a Denial of Service attack via the "LAND" bug, according to a security researcher. |
InternetNews
August 17, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Delivery Schedule Adjusted Enterprise customers ask for more time to prepare for Windows XP SP2 via Automatic Update. |
PC World
August 29, 2002
Matt Berger |
Windows XP Update Nears Release Service Pack 1 allows more user defaults for applications, adds support for Mira and Freestyle. |
InternetNews
August 31, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Goes International The service pack is released to manufacturing in German, Japanese, Korean, simplified and traditional Chinese languages. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005
Mike Hogan |
Opting Out? The federal Computer Emergency Response Team suggests sidestepping some Internet dangers by using a browser other than Internet Explorer. Here's how to explore your options. |
BusinessWeek
July 12, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Why I'm Staying Away From Internet Explorer The browser's endless security woes make it dangerous to use. |
InternetNews
July 2, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
To IE or Not to IE, a Security Question Microsoft must back port IE security enhancements for older operating systems or face a new kind of browser war. |
InternetNews
October 21, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
XP SP2 Downloads Surpass 100M Mark Microsoft's Windows XP Service Pack 2 has exceeded its delivery projections for individual users and small businesses. But the jury is still out on whether large-scale enterprises will rush to adopt the OS upgrade. |
PC World
July 31, 2002
Matt Berger |
Microsoft Updates Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, shipping this week, swats bugs and enhances security. |
PC World
August 20, 2002
Peggy Watt |
Microsoft Posts Office XP Update Service Pack 2 provides minor upgrades, bug fixes across the spectrum of applications. |
PC World
December 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Ultimate Network Security: How to Install a Firewall Everything you need to know about selecting and installing a firewall for your PC or network. |
InternetNews
July 12, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
August It Is For XP SP2 Microsoft confirms that dog days are also Windows XP Service Pack 2 release time. |
PC World
November 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Win XP Service Pack 1 -- Ignore at Your Peril Windows XP SP1 plugs a hole serious enough to make the update essential, even for users who have conscientiously downloaded XP bug fixes. |
PC World
January 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Backlash Is Microsoft doing enough to fix its security mess? We asked its users, who wonder how things got this bad in the first place. |
InternetNews
June 24, 2010 |
Microsoft Will End XP SP2 Support Soon A survey shows that almost half of all enterprise PCs still run Windows XP Service Pack 2, and support for it runs out next month. |
InternetNews
August 10, 2004
Susan Kuchinskas |
Microsoft XP SP2 Blog Watch Reading between the bloglines gives a clearer picture of Microsoft's vision and plans for XP SP2. |
PC World
May 24, 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Microsoft Upgrades XP With Service Pack SP1 expected to ship this summer, adding bug fixes and support for upcoming Mira, Freestyle, and Tablet PCs. |
