Windows XP Service Pack 2 Release Candidate 2 Pulled

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

Windows XP Service Pack 2, Release
Candidate... 3? 07/10/2004 12:48 PM
Sources are now saying that enough issues were discovered in Release Candidate 2 that the company is preparing yet another RC, likely to be enumerated as 3.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 Platform SDK
RC2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Platform SDK
RC2 06/28/2004 07:00 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 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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Windows XP Service Pack 2... ready, set
go!

Windows XP Service Pack 2... ready, set
go! 08/10/2004 04:04 PM
Fire up that pipe, because you can grab the full network install straight from Microsoft right now. At 266MB, it's big and juicy. But, be forewarned.

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack
1.3 RC-1

Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack
1.3 RC-1 04/11/2004 06:50 AM

New Windows Service Pack 2 Info

New Windows Service Pack 2 Info 09/08/2004 01:29 AM
Based on customer feedback, Microsoft has changed the date on which Automatic Updates (AU) and Windows Update (WU) will deliver Windows XP SP2 regardless of the presence of the blocking mechanism. This change will provide customers a greater window of time to enable them to plan and deploy Windows XP SP2. AU and WU will now continue to honor the blocking mechanism that prevents the offering of Windows XP SP2 until Tuesday 12 April 2005. Beginning on Tuesday 12 April 2005 AU and WU will deliver SP2 regardless of the presence of the blocking mechanism. Note that this is also the scheduled day for a monthly cumulative security update.

Changes to Functionality in Windows XP
Service Pack 2

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

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

Torrent for Windows XP Service Pack 2

Torrent for Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 04:48 PM
Microsoft needs to distribute its new Win XP Service Pack 2 to 260 million Windows users at 75MB each. Moving a wodge that big to that many machines is too much even for the biggest software company on the planet. So the folks at Downhill Battle have seized upon this as an opportunity to prove the substantial noninfringing uses of P2P by releasing a .torrent of SP@ (complete with checksum info so that you can verify that this isn't some malware-riddled trojan, except to the extent that it is a typical piece of the Windows XP OS). Join the mesh, shoulder the load, get your medicine -- the 21st Century way. Link (via Waxy)

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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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)...

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…

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

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