Windows Service Pack 2 Released -- Get It!

August 06, 2004

USATODAY.com - Microsoft releases security update for Windows XP

Microsoft (MSFT) released a long-awaited security update for Windows XP computers on Friday, a response to the growing number of security shortcomings in the market-dominant operating system.

The free upgrade won't be available to everyone right away. Microsoft said the timing will depend on several factors, including customers' Internet usage, location and language as well as the overall demand for the package, dubbed Service Pack 2. ...

For regular users, the most noticeable change will be a series of new prompts users will see. Users will be asked to actively give permission for programs to interact with their computers, so there is less chance they will be hit by a virus or inadvertently allow malicious software that can monitor computer activities.

Service Pack 2 should be available on compact disk and at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com by end of the month, Pilla said. New computers will start shipping with it in September or October.

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