Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Brief Description
This document focuses on the changes in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes.
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Quick Details
| Version: | 3.0 |
| Date Published: | 9/21/2004 |
| Language: | English |
| Download Size: | 58 KB - 2.2 MB* |
| *Download size depends on selected download components. |
Overview
In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help to improve the ability of Windows XP-based computers to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms. The technologies include network protection, memory protection, safer e-mail handling, more secure browsing, and improved computer maintenance.
Together, these security technologies will help to make it more difficult to attack Windows XP, even if the latest updates are not applied. These security technologies together are particularly useful in mitigation against worms and viruses.
This document specifically focuses on the changes between Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reflects Microsoft’s thinking about Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes.
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System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 98 Second Edition; Windows ME; Windows NT; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP
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