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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release
Candidate 2 Pulled

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release
Candidate 2 Pulled 08/05/2004 10:39 AM
This technical preview is no longer being offered in this format. To be sure that you receive the final release of Service Pack 2 when it becomes available, you should set your machine to Automatic Update. To better protect your data in the interim, you can go to http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com and accept all critical updates. If you are an IT Professional and need to find the network installation package of Release Candidate 2, it will still be available for a short period of time at http://www.microsoft.com/sp2preview/

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 2

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 2 06/20/2004 11:47 PM
This spreadsheet lists the full set of Group Policy settings described in Administrative Template (.adm) files shipped with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 2. This includes all policy settings supported on Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003. The spreadsheet includes separate worksheets for each of the .adm files shipped, as well as a consolidated worksheet for easy searching. Using column filters, the spreadsheet allows simple filtering by operating system, component and machine/user configuration, as well as regular text search of keywords through Excel. As a pre-release list, this spreadsheet includes new policy settings added in the Release Candidate 2 version of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 1

Group Policy Settings Reference for
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Release Candidate 1 04/27/2004 11:06 PM
This spreadsheet lists the full set of Group Policy settings described in Administrative Template (.adm) files shipped with Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 1. This includes all policy settings supported on Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003. The spreadsheet includes separate worksheets for each of the .adm files shipped, as well as a consolidated worksheet for easy searching. Using column filters, the spreadsheet allows simple filtering by operating system, component and machine/user configuration, as well as regular text search of keywords through Excel. As a pre-release list, this spreadsheet includes new policy settings added in the Release Candidate 1 version of Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2.

Microsoft previews security-hardened XP
Service Pack 2 with new release
candidate

Microsoft previews security-hardened XP
Service Pack 2 with new release
candidate 06/15/2004 07:03 AM
PC Pro Jun 15 2004 11:30AM GMT

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Update

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Update 08/04/2004 11:50 AM
Microsoft will finalize the code for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) sometime today, release it via Microsoft Download Center and MSDN on the Web tomorrow, and then ship it to customers via Windows Update beginning August 25, though Automatic Update users will get it immediately on a staggered basis.

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 "within days"

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 "within days" 08/05/2004 08:50 AM
Microsoft is close to releasing a major update for its Windows XP operating system. The goal is to plug holes that have led to massive security problems for computer users everywhere. The company is expected to release the Windows XP Service Pack 2, in the coming days.

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 'within days'

Microsoft to release Windows XP Service
Pack 2 'within days' 08/05/2004 08:32 AM
National Post Aug 5 2004 1:16PM GMT

Microsoft Preps Windows XP Service Pack
2 Beta For Release Within Next Week

Microsoft Preps Windows XP Service Pack
2 Beta For Release Within Next Week 12/11/2003 06:08 AM
Microsoft is prepping Windows XP Service Pack 2 to be released into beta testing within a week, sources said.

Windows XP SP2 Release Candidate patched

Windows XP SP2 Release Candidate patched 04/18/2004 08:27 AM

Windows Update Version 5 Release
Candidate 2

Windows Update Version 5 Release
Candidate 2 05/21/2004 03:44 AM

Microsoft Offers Second Release
Candidate for Windows XP SP2

Microsoft Offers Second Release
Candidate for Windows XP SP2 06/15/2004 09:56 AM
Microsoft on Monday afternoon released the much-anticipated second release candidate of Windows XP Service Pack 2. But the Redmond, Wash., software firm was mum about the timing of its final release. At the same time, a Microsoft Corp. spokesman told eWEEK that he was unable to give a specific date for the final release of SP2 as this "will depend on the customer feedback received during the continued testing."

ActiveWin.com: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional 64-bit Edition Release
Candidate 2 (RC 2) - Preview

ActiveWin.com: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional 64-bit Edition Release
Candidate 2 (RC 2) - Preview 03/17/2005 03:01 AM
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Windows Server Update Services Release
Candidate Open Evaluation

Windows Server Update Services Release
Candidate Open Evaluation 03/22/2005 05:03 PM

Service Pack 2 inches closer to release

Service Pack 2 inches closer to release 06/15/2004 03:35 AM
ZDNet UK Jun 15 2004 7:52AM GMT

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.

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

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

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 Server Update Services Release
Candidate Open Evaluation Released

Windows Server Update Services Release
Candidate Open Evaluation Released 03/22/2005 03:33 PM
Microsoft just posted this today at 8 AM PST: The Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Open Evaluation Program (OEP) lets you evaluate the Release Candidate of WSUS in a non-production environment. This version is not supported and can be used in a test environment only. The instructions, below, will help you download the software and documentation as well as use the newsgroups to get more information or report issues.

Microsoft Plans Interim Service Pack 2
Release

Microsoft Plans Interim Service Pack 2
Release 07/09/2004 02:58 PM
Microsoft denies claims that it is going to release a third release candidate of Windows XP Service Pack 2. Instead of a large scale public distribution, a limited number of testers will receive an interim build prior to when the product is released to manufacturing.

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]

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

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.

Systems Management Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 Installation and Operations
Release Notes

Systems Management Server 2003 Service
Pack 1 Installation and Operations
Release Notes 09/12/2004 12:30 PM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Beta-1 Out

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Beta-1 Out 12/18/2003 10:40 AM

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack
2.0 RC3

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

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Finally RTM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Finally RTM 08/06/2004 01:31 PM
In a letter just sent to testers, "Final testing is complete and at 10:08am this morning we signed off on build 2180 as Windows XP Service Pack 2, releasing it to manufacturing. The final build will be available to beta sites immediately at http://windowsbeta.microsoft.com/download/dl3.asp. You will find both English and German versions there, Japanese will follow early next week. Next week the service pack will be available on the Microsoft Download Center for general download. In the interim we're making the update available to you via the beta web site. If you are running RC2, or any other build released to beta sites, we invite you to turn on Automatic Updates, and starting on August 10th your system will automatically download the express version of Windows XP SP2. For typical home users this is about a 75 MB download; for those on RC2 it should be less than 30 MB. "

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 available @
MSDN

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

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.”…

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.

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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Windows XP SP2 is more than your average
service pack

Windows XP SP2 is more than your average
service pack 05/18/2004 09:07 PM
Computer Weekly May 19 2004 1:19AM GMT

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 Headaches

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Headaches 07/19/2004 11:41 AM

Companies brace for Microsoft security update: An interesting look at the apparently huge Windows XP Service Pack 2 due next month and what it means for software companies. The changes will affect thousands of programs that have depended on how Windows handles certain things.

The new system bolsters security on Windows, its built-in Internet Explorer browser and Outlook Express e-mail. Among the changes, a Windows Firewall will automatically be turned on, helping to guard against attack. The browser has been fortified, and a new attachment manager will offer tougher policing against e-mail-borne attacks.

The changes in the way Windows polices itself — particularly the newly strengthened firewall — could cause troubles for applications that are used to working with Windows' old ways. Some say that's particularly true of applications that regularly interact online, such as gaming programs or music services.

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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)...

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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WSUS Name Change

WSUS Name Change 03/22/2005 03:33 PM
Starting from RC1 the new name for the free updating product is Windows Server Update Services, abbreviated as WSUS. If you see the old name on the WSUS Wiki kindly correct the problem, but be careful not to do a blanket change. Some pages may discuss WUS Beta 2, and that name won't change.

Microsoft wraps up Windows XP Service
Pack 2

Microsoft wraps up Windows XP Service
Pack 2 08/09/2004 05:41 AM
Computer Weekly Aug 9 2004 10:16AM GMT

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Platform SDK RC2

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Platform SDK RC2 06/27/2004 11:10 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Breaks
Microsoft CRM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Breaks
Microsoft CRM 08/04/2004 11:46 PM
osOpinion Aug 5 2004 3:38AM GMT

Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service
Pack 2

Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service
Pack 2 08/09/2004 02:23 AM
Scoop Aug 9 2004 5:44AM GMT

Support For Microsoft Windows Xp Service
Pack 2

Support For Microsoft Windows Xp Service
Pack 2 08/09/2004 02:23 AM
Scoop Aug 9 2004 5:44AM GMT

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2 12/13/2003 09:19 AM
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. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies.

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Platform SDK RC1

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Platform SDK RC1 05/23/2004 09:16 PM
Platform SDK – Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 1 Build 2096 With Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help improve Windows XP-based computers' ability to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms.

Microsoft ships Windows Service Pack 1

Microsoft ships Windows Service Pack 1 03/31/2005 01:33 AM
Microsoft on Thursday sent to manufacturing the first Service Pack for Windows Server 2003, which is heavily flavored with security enhancements and features, some addressing the root cause of security issues that have caused headaches for corporate users.

Microsoft Finalizes Windows XP Service
Pack 2

Microsoft Finalizes Windows XP Service
Pack 2 08/06/2004 04:50 PM
On Friday, Microsoft announced the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 to manufacturing. The RTM build, 2180, is available now for testers, with a general release next week. Users with Automatic Updates turned on will begin to receive the service pack starting Tuesday.

Microsoft Delays Windows XP Service Pack
2

Microsoft Delays Windows XP Service Pack
2 07/12/2004 05:23 PM

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.

Logged In: Upcoming Changes in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Logged In: Upcoming Changes in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/16/2004 07:42 PM
Get the latest information on Microsoft's new operating system update.

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (version 2)

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (version 2) 05/04/2004 10:34 PM
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 earlier versions of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reflects Microsoft’s early 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. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies.

Microsoft Windows Service Pack Addresses
Security

Microsoft Windows Service Pack Addresses
Security 04/04/2005 01:39 AM
ActiveWin.com Apr 4 2005 6:01AM GMT

Microsoft readies Windows XP Service
Pack 2 beta

Microsoft readies Windows XP Service
Pack 2 beta 12/12/2003 01:53 PM
The first beta test of a set of updates for Windows XP is designed to bolster the operating system's security and add support for Version 1.1 of Bluetooth and a new wireless LAN client.

Microsoft ships Windows Service Pack 1
(InfoWorld)

Microsoft ships Windows Service Pack 1
(InfoWorld) 03/31/2005 03:23 AM
InfoWorld - Microsoft on Thursday sent to manufacturing the first Service Pack for Windows Server 2003, which is heavily flavored with security enhancements and features, some addressing the root cause of security issues that have caused headaches for corporate users.

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Platform SDK RC1 Released

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Platform SDK RC1 Released 05/24/2004 04:04 PM

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

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.

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.

Microsoft Issues First Patch for Windows
XP Service Pack 2 (NewsFactor)

Microsoft Issues First Patch for Windows
XP Service Pack 2 (NewsFactor) 09/23/2004 03:42 PM
NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has issued its first patch for Service Pack 2, which has been on the market for just a month and a half. The patch fixes a flaw in the VPN, or virtual private network.

Microsoft: Windows Server Service Pack,
64-Bit Editions Not Until 2005

Microsoft: Windows Server Service Pack,
64-Bit Editions Not Until 2005 07/27/2004 06:23 PM
The Redmond software maker confirms security-specific Windows Server 2003 update and new 64-bit versions are all running late.

Improving Security at Microsoft through
Deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2

Improving Security at Microsoft through
Deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/31/2004 03:35 PM
Overview of why and how Microsoft IT proactively deployed Windows XP Service Pack 2. Windows XP Service Pack 2 is a critical security release that addresses Internet-based security threats.

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Release Candidate... 3?

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