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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Resources for IT Professionals

Windows XP Service Pack 2

Resources for IT Professionals

Install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. Its enhanced security infrastructure provides increased manageability and control for IT professionals and an improved experience for Windows XP users.

Understanding Security in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP SP2

This paper examines the real state of Web browser security and the correlation between a browser's vulnerability and its advanced functionality.

Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.1 Now Available

The toolkit provides methods and information to resolve the most commonly encountered application compatibility issues. It provides vital assistance to anyone deploying Windows XP SP2.

Get the Service Pack

Download and Deploy Service Pack 2 to Multiple Computers

Download this version of Windows XP SP2 if you need to deploy it to multiple computers over a network.

Download and Install Service Pack 2 on a Single Computer

If you want to update only one computer, you should use Microsoft Update. This is designed specifically for updating a single computer.

Be Sure to Read This Information Before Installing

•	Release Notes

•	List of Security Updates

•	List of All Updates

Security

•	Security Information for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Get information about the security technologies included in Windows XP SP2 and learn how you can implement them across your network.

Features and Functionality

•	Features and Functionality—What’s New? What’s Changed? Explore the new features of Windows XP SP2 and find out what makes it a worthwhile update.

Deployment Information

•	Windows XP Service Pack 2 Deployment Information Get information on planning, testing, installing, application compatibility, and configuring your network.

Managing the Environment

•	Managing the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Environment Get details on managing Windows Firewall, controlling users’ access to the Internet, and using Group Policy.

Troubleshooting and Support

•	Windows XP SP2 Support Site for IT Professionals

•	Windows XP SP2 Support Site for Consumers

•	Security IT Pro Support Site

Tools

•	Deployment Tools

•	Support Tools

•	Customer Support Diagnostics

Additional Resources

•	Windows XP SP2 Support Center

•	IT Pro Windows XP Newsgroups

•	Windows XP Expert Zone Community

Related Sites

•	Windows Clients Security Center

•	How-to Help for Windows XP Users

•	Windows XP Product Site

•	Microsoft Learning: Windows XP Resources

•	Microsoft Press Books about Windows XP

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