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January 22, 2007
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Fix Flaws in Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player Critical patches have recently been released for Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Mac OS X. All are vulnerable to attacks from poisoned files. |
PC World
September 2004
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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. |
PC World
October 2004
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Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
PC World
October 23, 2006
Stuart J. Johnson |
Bugs and Fixes: Drive-By Downloads Cruise Through IE Internet Explore graphics bugs... Patch a critical hole in Macromedia Flash Player... More vendors recall laptop batteries... Mozilla fixes... Security hole in PowerPoint 2000-2003... etc. |
PC World
June 21, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Glitches Hamper Critical Fixes Crucial patches for IE and Office hit snags... A fix for a Norton security hole... |
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January 2005
Steve Bass |
Your XP Service Pack 2 Survival Guide How to handle Windows XP's latest bug fix and security update. |
PC World
April 2005
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Patch Serious Leaks in Windows Block tarnished pop-ups in Windows Media Player... Fix glitches in Outlook... Flaws in Eudora... |
PC World
September 22, 2006
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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... |
PC World
February 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft's Help System Needs Help Microsoft's bulletins leave a lot to be desired. Here's how to find answers. |
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
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. |
BusinessWeek
August 30, 2004
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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
January 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Fix Windows XP SP2 Installation Woes Patch serious security holes in Windows and Internet Explorer... Dell Adapter Recall... Toshiba Recalls Laptop Memory... Patch RealPlayer Security Holes... etc. |
InternetNews
August 17, 2004
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XP SP2 Delivery Schedule Adjusted Enterprise customers ask for more time to prepare for Windows XP SP2 via Automatic Update. |
PC World
May 2006
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows Media Player's Image Problem Downloading a new skin for WMP's looks could open the door to PC hackers... Mozilla security woes... Java holes... Laptop battery life cut short... |
InternetNews
June 15, 2004
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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. |
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. |
PC World
September 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows, IE at Risk From PC Snatchers Many common browser viruses have download-able patches. |
PC World
July 26, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Web Attack Kit Makes IE Patches Crucial Thousands of legitimate sites were recently hijacked by online thugs who used MPack, the "latest and greatest tool" for sale by the Russian underworld... Vista E-Mail Problem... Yahoo Messenger Hacks IE... HP Laptop Help Flaw... etc. |
PC World
May 21, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Plugs Critical Vista Hole Microsoft patches critical hole in Vista that it knew about last Christmas... Vista corrupts iPods... Yahoo Messenger creates Internet Explorer risk... |
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September 8, 2004
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XP SP2 Deadline Extended The complete delivery due by April 2005 to give businesses time to prepare. |
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April 4, 2005
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Do You SP2? Less than one quarter of Windows XP users are running the crucial Service Pack 2, a study finds. |
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
February 2003
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Gaping Holes in Internet Explorer Keep up with the latest security cracks in Microsoft's browser -- if you can. |
PC World
August 20, 2007
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New Attack Gets at Firefox Through IE Using Internet Explorer to attack Firefox... iPhone's Safari problem... A slew of critical Microsoft patches... |
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
August 31, 2004
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XP SP2 Goes International The service pack is released to manufacturing in German, Japanese, Korean, simplified and traditional Chinese languages. |
InternetNews
March 5, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Microsoft: Windows XP SP2 Will be Disruptive The software giant has created an online training course for developers to explain the implications of the security-centric OS service pack. |
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September 27, 2005
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SP2 Day Serves Office, WSS Updates for Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services and Office 2003 are available for its customers. |
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 2004
Stuart J. Johnston |
Stop Service Pack 2 From Leaking Data Plus: Patch a security hole in JPEG images; Mozilla fixes flaws in its browser. |
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
January 9, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
Microsoft's Narrowband Security Hurdle Can the software giant squeeze down patch sizes enough to reach the elusive dial-up customer? |
PC World
September 26, 2007
Stuart J. Johnston |
Microsoft Plugs a Gallery of Critical Holes Microsoft's recent patch includes six critical fixes... Vista improvements that are unavailable via Automatic Updates... Symantec adds to Internet Explorer's woes... |
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 Magazine
November 2, 2004
Bill Machrone |
More Corruption, Hot Laptops WinSock XP Fix appears to be incompatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2... Freeware programs always carry some element of risk... Games are the most taxing application for any computer, and they're especially hard on notebooks... |
PC World
December 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Windows Bug Allows Repeat Invasions Microsoft recently released a Security Advisory for a Firewall quirk... Avoid a fake Google site... A problem with Windows updates... Fix Wi-Fi router problems... |
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. |
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. |
PC World
January 2003
Stuart J. Johnston |
Bugs and Fixes: Grief With Microsoft Software, Hardware Fix the latest problems with Windows, Office, and the new networking devices. |
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 |
PC World
September 20, 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Win XP Update Crashes Some PCs Some Windows XP users are having trouble installing the operating system's first service pack, bulging with bug fixes and updated drivers, and are judging the cure worse than the disease. But users who forgo "SP1" risk a major vulnerability, as well as missing numerous small fixes. |
InternetNews
November 17, 2004
Sean Michael Kerner |
Microsoft Irked With Security Firm's IE Alert Secunia says XP SP2 users are at risk from new Internet Explorer vulnerabilities. |
PC World
January 1, 2008
Stuart J. Johnston |
Plug a Windows XP Copy Protection Hole Microsoft reports limited attacks on Windows XP... Fix Firefox stability problems... Snag Apple's Mac OS X megapatch... |
PC World
September 13, 2002
Stuart J. Johnston |
Patch Plugs Win XP Hole Without SP1 Third-party program rescues Win XP users having trouble installing Microsoft's update to fix serious flaw. |
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. |
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
October 2005
Stuart J. Johnston |
Block Potential Attacks Aimed at Firefox PCs have grown increasingly vulnerable... Remote-Access Flaw... Beware of Fake Microsoft Bug Alert... In Brief: Tablet PC Memory-Slowdown Patch... |
