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When is it safe to install Windows XP
Service Pack 2?

When is it safe to install Windows XP
Service Pack 2? 08/27/2004 02:13 PM
The uproar and consternation surrounding the release of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP continues. What I find remarkable is that this conglomeration of patches is causing more consternation in the tech community than the security flaws the patches were designed to overcome.

Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install With
Care

Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install With
Care 07/25/2004 09:06 AM

How to install Windows XP Service Pack 1
when re-loading software

How to install Windows XP Service Pack 1
when re-loading software 05/07/2004 03:29 AM
A very cool process called Slipstreaming allows you to apply Windows XP Service Pack 1 when you re-build your PC...

Pirated Copies of Windows XP Allowed to
Install Service Pack 2

Pirated Copies of Windows XP Allowed to
Install Service Pack 2 05/09/2004 03:47 PM
Both legitimate and unlicensed users of Microsoft's XP operating system software will be able to download the Service Pack 2 security patch for free Microsoft's increasing concern over information security has translated into its decision to bite the bullet and make its upcoming SP2 (Service Pack 2) security patch available to all users - including those using pirated copies of its Windows XP software.

842242 - Some programs seem to stop
working after you install Windows XP
Service Pack 2

842242 - Some programs seem to stop
working after you install Windows XP
Service Pack 2 08/16/2004 01:50 PM
causing some issues with other programs .. KB article .. conflicts

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Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Utility:
Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install

Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Utility:
Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install 08/10/2004 07:08 AM

Windows XP Professional with Service
Pack 2 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy
Boot Install

Windows XP Professional with Service
Pack 2 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy
Boot Install 08/10/2004 05:30 PM

Creating a WindowsXP Install CD with
Service Pack 2

Creating a WindowsXP Install CD with
Service Pack 2 08/13/2004 04:29 PM

Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
(v 2)

Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for
Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
(v 2) 05/07/2004 01:56 AM
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), currently a Release Candidate in Beta testing, includes significant enhancements to the Windows Firewall component, previously known as the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Windows Firewall is a stateful host-based firewall that discards unsolicited incoming traffic, providing a level of protection for computers against malicious users or programs. To provide better protection for computers connected to any kind of network (such as the Internet, a home network, or an organization network), Windows XP SP2 enables Windows Firewall on all network connections by default. This new behavior can impair some types of communications. This article describes how to deploy the appropriate configuration settings for Windows Firewall on an organization network so that it is enabled and providing protection, and so that communications are not impaired.

Using the Windows Firewall INF File in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Using the Windows Firewall INF File in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 04/12/2004 08:44 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Build 2138 on
Windows Update v5

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Build 2138 on
Windows Update v5 06/02/2004 08:28 AM

Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in
Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/01/2004 11:37 PM

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“Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), now in Beta testing, includes the new Windows Firewall, previously known as the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Windows Firewall is a stateful host-based firewall that drops all unsolicited incoming traffic that does not correspond to either traffic sent in response to a request of the computer (solicited traffic) or unsolicited traffic that has been specified as allowed (excepted traffic). Windows Firewall provides a level of protection from malicious users…

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 09/02/2004 12:00 PM

Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows
95/98/NT 4.0

Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows
95/98/NT 4.0 12/10/2003 09:12 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 04:34 PM
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. In addition to a more robust security infrastructure, SP2 improves the security configuration options of Windows XP and provides better security information to help users faced with security decisions. [Update 272.4 MB]

First Look At Windows XP Service Pack 2

First Look At Windows XP Service Pack 2 12/31/2003 02:30 PM
Security Pipeline obtained access to the first widespread beta of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) during the holidays. Microsoft has said that this beta represents a subset of what will be released when this software is finalized sometime during the first half of 2004. We tested the new software on a couple of test machines, and found it to be very reliable during a couple of days use. It's not recommended that you install this beta in a production environment, however.

Windows Service Pack 2 is out

Windows Service Pack 2 is out 08/06/2004 04:30 PM
Sympatico Aug 6 2004 8:11PM GMT

Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2

Learn About Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/17/2004 11:14 AM
Learn about Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Microsoft comes through with Windows
Service Pack 2

Microsoft comes through with Windows
Service Pack 2 08/06/2004 04:59 PM
After some last-minute waxing and buffing, Microsoft finally sent its Windows XP Service Pack 2 to manufacturing early Friday. The product is expected to be available shortly through the Windows Updates feature in Windows XP, company officials said.

Windows Service Pack: More issues

Windows Service Pack: More issues 09/02/2004 01:40 PM

CNet: PC makers: Look before taking SP2 leap. Although Microsoft has recommended consumers turn on Windows' Automatic Update feature to get Windows XP Service Pack 2, PC makers are reminding Windows XP users to do their homework before installing the security update.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Arrives

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Arrives 08/06/2004 05:08 PM

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“However, the highly anticipated upgrade is not yet available to end users. Microsoft is announcing only its release to manufacturing, and expects it to be posted on the vendor’s Windows download site by early next week. What’s more, the company is urging individual users to avoid downloading it, because anticipated traffic jams are likely to produce timeouts or other problems. Rather, users should wait for the update to come to them.”…

Ain't Misbehavin'.. It's the Windows
Service Pack 2

Ain't Misbehavin'.. It's the Windows
Service Pack 2 08/17/2004 07:13 PM
Microsoft's Web site has a list of Programs that may behave differently in Windows XP Service Pack 2. The data organization nut in me is appalled that this list: a)...

Preview of Windows XP Service Pack 2

Preview of Windows XP Service Pack 2 06/08/2004 01:46 PM
Microsoft has made great strides in improving the user experience and to help protect from the worms and viruses that inhabit the net. From the most part I have had no problems with this service pack besides a couple of annoyances that accompany beta software.

FAQ | Be cautious when you use new
Windows service pack

FAQ | Be cautious when you use new
Windows service pack 08/08/2004 03:19 AM
Philadelphia Inquirer Aug 8 2004 7:42AM GMT

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Chat

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Chat 08/18/2004 01:05 PM
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Join Microsoft Experts in an online chat to discuss Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). Learn what you need to know about deploying SP2 for Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional.

Date: August 18, 2004

Time: Now (6 p.m. UK)

Note: Sorry for late notification.

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Experiences

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Experiences 08/18/2004 10:53 AM

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Please use this page to post your experiences installing the Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. Please only use this page to post factual experiences related to Windows XP Service Pack 2. Do not post opinions about the service pack in general. The intent is to help others that may run into similar problems, or to tell people what conflicts may or may not exist. If you’ve installed XP Service Pack 2 please swing by…

Evaluating Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC2

Evaluating Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC2 07/05/2004 09:44 AM

WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 available @
MSDN

WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 available @
MSDN 08/07/2004 10:24 AM

Comments on Windows XP Service Pack 2

Comments on Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 05:56 AM
As we reported yesterday, Service Pack 2 for Windows XP has finally been released and is now available for people to download and install on their systems. The file, at just over 250 Megs, is a hefty download yet is packed with new updates well worth getting (Microsoft will allow people to order a CD with it on in due course).

The install took about 5-10 minutes, yet clearly this figure will vary from system to system. After installing and rebooting XP asked me to turn on automatic updates (even before reaching windows). An excellent move on Microsoft's behalf, and one that serves to highlights a growing commitment to security and user safety. On the first run, Microsoft also loads up the new Security Center. The Security Center monitors your Antivirus, Firewall, and Auto Update situation. If it detects anything that is potentially damaging or hazardous, it will prompt you with a warning and give you advice on how to resolve the issue. Microsoft has saved a lot of hassle for users in that if you have Zone Alarm installed, they leave the Windows Firewall off to prevent conflicts.

Less importantly for a Firefox user like me, Internet Explorer has been updated and the new features seem helpful. It seems somewhat nippier that before, and with additions like pop-up blocking make it a slightly more attractive prospect than before; however, it still lacks features like tabbed browsing and standards compliancy that still make some of the new features mute points. To really start winning back people, Microsoft need to get IE 7 out the door with these features (Before longhorn though?).

Asides from these major additions, there are many more subtle changes that XP SP2 has brought in (NX code, improved security and stability). As a user, my computer does seem to be doing tasks a bit faster. The only minor problem; XP re-installed MS Messenger (to be expected), yet continued to load it up even though MSN Messenger is running! Silently wasting 5 megs of Ram, it's annoying, but thankfully removable. I haven't had any of the problems that a few people have mentioned, and would thus recommend SP2 to all.

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Free for All

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Free for All 05/09/2004 07:27 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Webl0g

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Webl0g 05/20/2004 07:16 AM
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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Platform SDK
RC2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Platform SDK
RC2 06/28/2004 07:00 AM

Windows XP Service Pack Security: Uh Oh

Windows XP Service Pack Security: Uh Oh 08/27/2004 01:27 PM

PC Magazine: Windows XP SP2 Has a Dangerous Hole. Windows XP Service Pack 2 promises to raise the security bar for the sometimes beleaguered operating system. Unfortunately, one of the new features could be spoofed so that it reports misleading information about system security, or worse, lets a malicious program watch for an opportunity to do damage without being detected.

Robert Scoble gave me a hard time when I advised people to wait a little while to install SP2. I'm still waiting a little longer. (Of course, I have a serious firewall already installed, and take other security measures, and one of the reasons to use SP2 is its enhanced security features, which are clearly better than what Microsoft was selling in XP and XP SP1.)

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack
2.0 RC3

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack
2.0 RC3 04/05/2005 07:09 AM

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD 08/06/2004 11:15 AM
In order to easily obtain Windows XP Service Pack 2 Microsoft will ship at no cost SP2 CDs. This is great news for those of us who don't have broadband, but most importantly this will help to secure a large amount of consumer desktops.

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Ready for Windows Service Pack 2?

Ready for Windows Service Pack 2? 09/20/2004 08:57 AM
Boston Globe Sep 20 2004 12:43PM GMT

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is coming

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is coming 11/03/2003 09:33 PM
Microsoft has outlined what the major improvements are going to be for XP Service Pack 2 [Microsoft]...

Changes to Functionality in Windows XP
Service Pack 2

Changes to Functionality in Windows XP
Service Pack 2 12/13/2003 10:28 AM

Download the Windows XP Service Pack 2

Download the Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/10/2004 03:40 AM
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NTSC-J, PAL, and SECAM TV Tuner Hotfix
for DirectX 9.0b on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
(KB825116)

NTSC-J, PAL, and SECAM TV Tuner Hotfix
for DirectX 9.0b on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003
(KB825116) 11/04/2003 11:37 PM
DirectX 9.0b was released on 7/23/03 to address the MIDI security issue identified in bulletin MS03-030. A small number of non-security fixes were also included in the release. One of these fixes caused several TV Tuner capture card/driver combinations using video formats other than NTSC (NTSC-J, PAL, SECAM) to no longer initialize correctly on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Symptoms include loss of capture functionality and potential inability to set/retain device capture settings. This hotfix, documented further in Knowledge Base article 825116, has been issued to correct the flaw. 11-04-03 update: The English hotfix package has been modified to allow patching of all language installations supported by the affected Operating Systems.

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service
Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service
Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003 08/31/2004 12:31 AM
The primary focus of Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is improved security. In addition, the service pack includes roll-ups of all reported customer issues found after the release of the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1. Of particular note, SP1 provides better support for consuming WSDL documents, Data Execution prevention and protection from security issues such as buffer overruns.

Windows FAQ: Deploying Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 by using Systems
Management Server

Windows FAQ: Deploying Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 by using Systems
Management Server 04/01/2005 11:15 AM

Critical Update for Windows Media Player
(All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026)

Critical Update for Windows Media Player
(All Versions) for Windows 2000, Windows
XP, and Windows Server 2003 (KB828026) 02/11/2004 01:19 AM
When a content owner creates an audio or video stream, they can add script commands (such as URL script commands and custom script commands) to be encoded in the stream. When the stream is played back, the script commands can trigger events in an embedded player program, or they can open your browser and then navigate to a Web page. This behavior is by design

Windows Media Player (All Versions) for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 (KB832353)

Windows Media Player (All Versions) for
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 (KB832353) 04/22/2004 01:20 AM
After applying the Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026), some URL script commands do not fire even though they would be expected to do so. In addition to the URL script command issues, this package addresses an issue with the installer that would cause 100% CPU utilization in certain scenarios.

Windows Small Business Server 2003
install borked

Windows Small Business Server 2003
install borked 12/16/2003 07:53 AM

How to silently install the My Computer
icon to the desktop in Windows Server
2003

How to silently install the My Computer
icon to the desktop in Windows Server
2003 04/19/2004 04:37 PM

Install a DNS Server on a Windows 2003
Server

Install a DNS Server on a Windows 2003
Server 07/17/2004 02:42 PM
Tech-Recipes Jul 17 2004 6:07PM GMT

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 (32-bit)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 (32-bit) 03/30/2005 10:34 PM
Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to help secure your server and to better defend against hackers. Windows Server 2003 SP1 enhances security infrastructure by providing new security tools such as Security Configuration Wizard, which helps secure your server for role-based operations, improves defense-in-depth with Data Execution Protection, and provides a safe and secure first-boot scenario with Post-setup Security Update Wizard. Windows Server 2003 SP1 assists IT professionals in securing their server infrastructure and provides enhanced manageability and control for Windows Server 2003 users.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service
Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 04/01/2005 08:32 PM
Ployer Apr 2 2005 12:22AM GMT

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 SMS
Files

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 SMS
Files 03/31/2005 07:01 PM
This download contains three SMS package definition files that you can use to test distribution of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 using Microsoft Systems Management Server.

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Build
1218 now available

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Build
1218 now available 07/21/2004 04:23 PM

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Build
1218

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Build
1218 07/21/2004 04:46 PM

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
32-bit Support Tools

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
32-bit Support Tools 03/31/2005 03:04 AM
The Windows Support Tools for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 are intended for use by Microsoft support personnel and experienced users to assist in diagnosing and resolving computer problems. For individual tool descriptions, see the Windows Support Tools documentation (Suptools.chm).

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2003
Service Pack 1

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2003
Service Pack 1 03/30/2005 10:35 PM
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition were released to manufacturing today.

Security Configuration Wizard in Windows
Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Security Configuration Wizard in Windows
Server 2003 Service Pack 1 02/01/2005 09:07 PM
Microsoft has developed an almost ideal tool to help you configure security on computers in your organization. The tool is the Security Configuration Wizard, which is available in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. The tool can help you configure services, network security, auditing, registry settings, and more. The wizard accomplishes these goals by producing security policies, which can be used in conjunction with security templates and specific server roles.

Microsoft Releases Service Pack 1 for
Windows Server 2003 (NewsFactor)

Microsoft Releases Service Pack 1 for
Windows Server 2003 (NewsFactor) 03/31/2005 05:45 PM
NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has unveiled a major upgrade to its Windows Server 2003 product in an effort to boost both software security and performance.

Microsoft Offers to 'Block' Windows
Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Microsoft Offers to 'Block' Windows
Server 2003 Service Pack 1 06/22/2005 02:16 AM
As it did with Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft is making available to enterprise users a blocking tool that will temporarily halt SP1 downloads.

SMS 2.0 FAQ: Deploying Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 by using Systems
Management Server

SMS 2.0 FAQ: Deploying Windows Server
2003 Service Pack 1 by using Systems
Management Server 04/04/2005 04:36 PM

Itanium-based version of Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
(64-bit)

Itanium-based version of Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
(64-bit) 03/30/2005 10:32 PM
Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to help secure your server and to better defend against hackers. Windows Server 2003 SP1 enhances security infrastructure by providing new security tools such as Security Configuration Wizard, which helps secure your server for role-based operations, improves defense-in-depth with Data Execution Protection, and provides a safe and secure first-boot scenario with Post-setup Security Update Wizard. Windows Server 2003 SP1 assists IT professionals in securing their server infrastructure and provides enhanced manageability and control for Windows Server 2003 users.

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 03/31/2005 07:01 PM
This spreadsheet lists Group Policy settings described in Administrative Template (.adm) files and Security Settings that shipped with Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. This includes all Administrative Template policy settings supported on the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Serverâ„¢ 2003, Windows XP Professional with SP2 or earlier service packs, and Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or earlier service packs. In addition, this spreadsheet includes the following categories of security policy settings: Account Policies (Password Policy, Account Lockout Policy, and Kerberos Policy), Local Policies (Audit Policy, User Rights Assignment, and Security Options), Event Log, Restricted Groups, System Services, Registry, and File System policy settings. Note: This does not include security settings that exist outside of the Security Settings extension (scecli.dll), such as Wireless Network extension, Public Key Policies, or Software Restrction Policies.

Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 06/22/2005 02:52 AM
A blocking tool is available for organizations that have AU enabled on their servers to ensure prompt delivery of critical updates, but would like to temporarily disable delivery of the Windows Server 2003 SP1 automatic update through AU that is set to take place starting July 26, 2005. The blocking tool will also prevent the Windows Server 2003 SP1 from being offered through Windows Update and Microsoft Update. Please note that the mechanism to temporarily disable delivery of Windows Server 2003 SP1 will be available till March 30, 2006. At the end of this period, Windows Server 2003 SP1 will be delivered to all Windows Server 2003 servers.

Windows XP SP2 Won't Install on Pirated
Copies?

Windows XP SP2 Won't Install on Pirated
Copies? 05/17/2004 08:47 PM

Windows XP SP2 Won't Install on Pirated
Copies

Windows XP SP2 Won't Install on Pirated
Copies 05/11/2004 10:43 AM

Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 RC2 to protect your PC from IE Hack

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